Professional Truck Driver

Company Description

M&J Carriers LLC is a transportation company focused on providing reliable, safe, and efficient freight services across regional and long-haul routes. The organization is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, vehicle maintenance, and customer service. Team members work with modern equipment and are supported by experienced dispatch and operations personnel. The company values professionalism, punctuality, and respect on the road and in customer interactions, offering stable employment and opportunities for long-term growth.

This is a full-time, on-site Professional Truck Driver role based out of Sikeston, MO. The driver will operate company trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently to assigned destinations, following all traffic laws, company policies, and industry regulations. Daily responsibilities include performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring cargo, securing loads, completing delivery documentation, and communicating regularly with dispatch. The role involves planning routes, managing driving time and rest periods, and maintaining a clean and well-kept vehicle.

The driver will interact with customers and facility staff in a professional manner, ensuring timely pickups and deliveries while prioritizing safety at all times.

• Valid Class A (or appropriate) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a clean driving record, with the ability to meet all DOT and local regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience as a professional truck driver or in a similar commercial driving role, including familiarity with long-haul and regional routes.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures, cargo securement, hours-of-service regulations, and basic vehicle maintenance checks.
• Ability to read and understand delivery instructions, manifests, and route plans, and to use GPS or routing tools effectively.
• Reliable work habits, punctuality, and the capacity to manage time and schedules independently while meeting delivery deadlines.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with dispatchers, operations staff, and customers, and for reporting issues clearly and promptly.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods, climb in and out of vehicles, and handle light to moderate loading or unloading tasks as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional driver safety training or certifications are a plus.
• Willingness to comply with regular drug and alcohol testing, background checks, and ongoing safety training.