Drivers, Transportation & Logistics, Truck Driver

Mitchells Transport is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to hire all qualified individuals including veterans, justice-involved individuals , and individuals with disabilities.

Company Description

Mitchells Transport is a trucking company and a specialist in demolition and excavation removal. We work directly with medium/large general contractors that have a need for a capable carrier from the beginning to end of a dem olition project. We haul away the old and bring in the new earthwork material. We provide efficient solutions to our clients hauling challenges. We are looking to expand our team and welcome an individual that understands our clients needs come first.

Snapshot of the Job D e scriptio n

CDL Driver
-Home Daily

Delivery Locations:
Within 100 Air Miles of Oakland, Ca

This a little to no touch freight with a mixture of live unload and drop and hook loads. *

Shift Flexible with days off – Account managers can accommodate days off if requested 3 days in advance. *

Do you have a passion for driving? Are you currently a driver with a Class A CDL? Are you looking to improve your work life balance? Have you been wanting to experience a job that allows flexibility and the ability to go home daily? Do you want to grow your career and progress to the next level , and allow the opportunity to one day own your own trucking company, and create your own schedule?

At Mitchells Transport we have a position that is high in action and allows you to earn extra incentives weekly.

Position Summary

Seeking CDL-A Driver:
Responsibilities include driving a tractor trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-road (OTR), during the day and/or overnight. Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers. Duties may include loading and unloading cargo. Ability to record cargo deliveries, Refuel and clean behind oneself in vehicle. Complete timely reports, and communicate road incidents to the dispatcher. Follow company accident procedures.

Follow all traffic laws. Complete and timely submit Pre and post inspection sheets. Inspect trucks and record issues. Keep an activities log and log hours on paper or electron ally. Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel. Take direction from the dispatcher and other personal staff. Plan and follow routes using a GPS system. Maintain a positive attitude with customers. Keep all licensing and certification up to date.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.

Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.

Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.

Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule.

If necessary unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas. Perform damage control checks on items, scanning and contacting s upervisors about removing orders according to company policy. Verify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures.

Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times.

Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Core skills required:

Safe Truck Driver Skills

Self Motivated and Self Disciplined

Great Customer Service Skills and pay attention to details

Communication Skills The ability to convey information in a prompt and clear manner is a core skill that will benefit you in all aspects of your career

Organization Skills and the ability to Navigate

Have a high integrity system

Ability to efficiently without constant supervision

Demonstrates professionalism and patience

Basic Mechanical Knowledge such as changing a bulb Position includes:

Dedicated day-time dispatcher and after-hours dispatcher

24/7 Roadside assistance

Reimbursement stipend for cell phone (See Details)

Percentage per load…