Semi Driver

Mid America Transport
Estherville, IA | Full Time

The OTR Company Driver is responsible for the safe, professional, and timely transportation of refrigerated and/or food-grade freight throughout the company’s operating area. The driver operates company-owned or company-authorized equipment under the company’s operating authority and insurance coverage and is expected to comply with all company safety policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Our drivers represent the company to our customers, shippers, receivers, and the motoring public. Professionalism, safety, communication, and proper care of equipment and freight are essential responsibilities of this position.

• Safely operate assigned commercial motor vehicle and trailer in accordance with company policies and all applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Transport refrigerated, frozen, dry, and/or other food-grade commodities as assigned.
• Maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and all qualifications required for the equipment being operated.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record and remain eligible to operate under the company’s insurance requirements.
• Comply with Hours-of-Service regulations and properly use the company’s electronic logging device (ELD).
• Complete required pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and promptly report equipment defects or safety concerns.
• Follow company procedures regarding vehicle maintenance, breakdowns, accidents, cargo claims, and roadside inspections.
• Protect company equipment from unnecessary damage, abuse, or neglect and maintain the cleanliness and professional appearance of assigned equipment.
• Follow all procedures regarding food safety, trailer cleanliness, product integrity, seal requirements, and temperature-controlled freight.
• Verify that refrigerated equipment is operating properly and monitor temperatures as required for the assigned load.
• Follow shipper, receiver, and customer requirements while maintaining compliance with company safety policies.
• Properly secure freight when required and ensure cargo is transported in a manner that minimizes the risk of damage, contamination, or loss.
• Maintain timely communication with dispatch regarding pickups, deliveries, delays, equipment problems, Hours-of-Service concerns, accidents, weather conditions, or other circumstances that could affect the safe and timely completion of a load.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, injuries, cargo damage, citations, roadside inspections, or other safety-related events according to company policy.
• Submit required paperwork, bills of lading, receipts, inspection documents, and other trip documentation accurately and within required time frames.
• Maintain professional and courteous conduct when interacting with customers, dispatchers, company personnel, law enforcement, vendors, and the general public.
• Follow company policies regarding distracted driving, mobile device use, seat belts, drugs and alcohol, speeding, following distance, and other safe-driving practices.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as reasonably assigned.

• The driver must:
• Possess a current and valid CDL appropriate for the equipment operated.
• Meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
• Possess a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate when required.
• Successfully complete company-required pre-employment screening and qualification procedures.
• Participate in required DOT drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and driving history.
• Meet company and insurance carrier driver eligibility requirements.
• Have the ability to safely operate tractor-trailer equipment in varying traffic, road, and weather…