Class A OTR Truck Drivers

Buchanan Transportation is looking for professional, dedicated Over-the-Road truck drivers. Home weekends and some weeknights.

Drivers are responsible for transporting different types of goods from distribution centers to customer locations using a truck. They are also required to perform inspections before and after a trip. These drivers also follow appropriate safety procedures to transport cargo and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.

Essential Functions

Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers

Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance

Plan routes and meet delivery schedules

Responsible for proper load securement

Document and log work/rest periods and mileage spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts

Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions

Collect and verify delivery instructions

Report defects, accidents or violations

Requirements

Must have a current class A CDL license and DOT medical examination certificate

Minimum of 1 year of flat bed experience necessary.