OTR Driver

Job description

An OTR (Over the Road) Driver (both Tour and Freight) is responsible for the safe handling and physical movement of our equipment and cargo to and from our customers’ dock/location as well as various freight carriers. OTR Drivers / Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) operators drive both interstate and intrastate and are responsible for adhering to all local, state, and federal laws established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The OTR Driver drives tractor and trailer combination units (including truck, van, flatbed, lowboy, or other specialized trailers).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Legally meet or exceed our customers’ service expectations

Operates commercial equipment that requires CDL and non-CDL training and licensing to transport assigned shipments safely and efficiently

Meet all federal, local, and state laws regarding the legal movement of our equipment (including insurance, permits, licenses, and other regulations)

Ensure timely and proper documentation and communication of pre/post trips, ELD compliance, manifests, bill of ladings, weight tickets, and other associated local paperwork, as applicable

Review and report required equipment maintenance.

Report:

all service failures or delays to their supervisor

all traffic violations and/or arrests immediately to their supervisor and the Safety Department

all accidents, spills or property damage, regardless of extent of damage or injury immediately to their supervisor and the Safety Department

all road hazards observed enroute

Performs inspections of vehicles as required by policy, local, state and federal law to ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition and have ample quantities of fuel, oil and water

Make delivery or pickup of equipment and cargo/freight enroute, obtaining signed receipts while collecting and signing for freight as instructed

Secures load and ensure equipment/cargo is properly secured/restrained

Timely communication with internal personnel regarding shipments

Maintain exemplary professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external Customers either on the phone or in person

Work with manager and co-workers, other stations, and customers to resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner

Continually look to recommend better processes

Keep vehicle clean and in proper working condition

Appear at all times wearing clean and presentable clothing complete with high visibility safety wear (as assigned) including steel toed shoes/boots, as applicable. OTR drivers must practice good personal hygiene projecting an image of quality and professionalism

Assist in training new drivers

Observe and practice applicable TSA policies

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

Highschool diploma or equivalent education and experience

Minimum 25 years of age

3+ years of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driving experience in the equipment assigned to operate

Licensed with a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) in good standing, with no restrictions

satisfy all FMCSA/DOT requirements

Holds a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), a current and clean Medical Examiners Certificate (ME Cert), and fulfills all Driver requirements

Physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle as required by Title 49, CFR, 391.41 and company policy

Drivers must follow local, state, and federal laws governed by the FMCSA when transporting goods for intrastate and interstate commerce

Mechanical aptitude; Ability to conduct minor repairs on the road

Working knowledge of how to load and safely secure various cargo types

Ability to read and understand transportation documents/labels

Competency in verbal and written English to ensure safety with the public, respond to official inquiries, and understand traffic signs and signals

Key Competencies

Attention to detail

Compliance and safety mindset

Highly motivated team player with an outgoing and positive work attitude

Strong work ethic with a persistence in pursuit of objectives

Understanding and responsive to situations that require a sense of urgency

Consistent in follow-up and follow-through

Credible with a high level of personal integrity

Loyal and dedicated to the success of colleagues and team members

Optimistic toward all activities, able to transmit this optimism to others

Adaptive to ICAT’s core values

Physical Requirements

Physical and mental ability to sit, stand and remain alert while driving or while otherwise on duty for long periods of time (up to 11 hours following DOT guidelines)

Ability to operate a tractor/trailer unit with or without assistance of an artificial prosthesis or other reasonable accommodation, for long periods of time following DOT guidelines

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

Ability to lift, carry and connect various hoses, fittings and other equipment/items weighing up to or in excess of 50 lbs. and up to 25 feet distance

Must be able to walk, stand, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, twist, climb, reach, lift, balance and stoop as needed to inspect equipment, make repairs, open, close, replace domes, valves, vents or other equipment necessary for safe and efficient operation of the trailer

Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle’s cab 10 or more times per day with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various configurations of steps and above the shoulder handholds

Must be able to hook and unhook trailers from the tractor including the cranking lever used to raise and lower landing gear

Must be able to grasp, fit and properly use hand tools as required

Frequent phone and radio communication

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Travel Requirement: Yes 100% of the time

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your dedication and contributions, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about our available opportunities by visiting https://icatlogistics.com

We are not accepting inquiries from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors for this position. Unsolicited outreach will not be considered.

Salary Description

$65,000 - $90,000

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