CDL A OTR Truck Driver

The Employee Connect
  • Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
    24 days ago

    Job Description

    CDL A OTR Truck Driver - I-95 Corridor - No Touch - $1,511/Wk
    Location: I-95 corridor — multiple domiciles
    Pay Rate: $78,604 per year

    Position Overview
    Our client is hiring CDL-A drivers for a dedicated building-products account hauling no-touch retail freight along the I-95 corridor. Freight on this fleet is dry van retail goods, no-touch, running the I-95 corridor from Florida to Maine, west as far as Ohio and south to Alabama. Home time comes every two weeks, giving you a clear, repeatable schedule you can plan your life around while still running the miles that make the paycheck.

    Key Responsibilities
    • You will operate a Class A tractor-trailer safely and legally at all times, completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, monitoring your hours of service, and keeping your logs accurate and current in accordance with federal regulations and company policy
    • You will transport freight on schedule across the I-95 corridor from Florida to Maine, west as far as Ohio and south to Alabama, following assigned routes, planning fuel and rest stops sensibly, and communicating proactively with your fleet manager when weather, traffic, or a customer delay puts a delivery window at risk
    • The fleet is roughly a 50/50 mix of live load/unload and drop-and-hook locations
    • Drivers average two stops per week and around 2,000 miles
    • You will verify load counts, seals, and paperwork at pickup and delivery, secure freight correctly for transit, and complete bills of lading and delivery documentation accurately so the customer's records and yours agree
    • You will represent our client professionally at every customer location, maintain the condition and cleanliness of your assigned equipment, and report mechanical issues promptly so they are addressed before they become a breakdown

    Requirements
    • A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with a minimum of 3 months of verifiable CDL-A driving experience
    • You must meet all Department of Transportation qualification requirements and hold a current DOT medical certification
    • An acceptable motor vehicle record and safety history are required
    • You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and comply with all federal testing requirements throughout your employment
    • Hiring within 50 miles of Shippensburg, Philadelphia and Ono PA, Burlington NJ, Dover DE, Big Island VA, Winston Salem, Charlotte and Fayetteville NC, Darlington SC, Rincon GA and Jacksonville FL
    • Park at home or a secure location nearby

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Prior dedicated account experience is preferred, particularly on fleets with consistent, repeating routes where familiarity with the lane and the customer builds real efficiency
    • A clean safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a track record of steady tenure with previous carriers all strengthen an application
    • Drivers who communicate well with dispatch, handle customer contact professionally, and take care of their equipment tend to do well on dedicated accounts like this one

    Screening Questions
    • How many years of experience do you have relevant to this CDL A OTR Truck Driver - I-95 Corridor - No Touch - $1,511/Wk role?
    • Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
    • Are you available to work onsite in I-95 corridor — multiple domiciles?

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationShippensburg, Pennsylvania
    Websitehttps://www.theemployeeconnect.com/

    Skills

    • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Class A Licenseunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Fleet Managementunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Test Requirementsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Transportation Routingunmatched
    • Truck Driverunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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