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in Rockford, IL
Flexible Home Time - OTR and Regional Company Drivers Wanted
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Rockford, Illinois |
About this job
We are a friendly trucking company with 280 trucks and 850 trailers. For the past 30 years, we have focused on the upper Midwest and the Western states of CA, OR, WA, UT, CO, and ID. Our main terminal is near St. Paul, MN, but we do have another one in Salt Lake City, UT. Generally, our service map includes the Carolinas, Ohio, and Indiana, along with all of the areas between those places and Minnesota. We also service parts of TX & AZ regularly. Check out what we can offer you below and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.Statement to Potential Drivers:A driver or driver/contractor who has previously had a DOT violation under DOT's drug and alcohol testing regulations will not be considered for a driving position with Transport Designs, inc. Transport Designs, inc. will not employ a driver who has had a previous violation, even if the individual has successfully completed a SAP return-to-duty process.
Receive and follow dispatch orders
Communicate using the In-cab ELD
Call dispatch from home the day before you are scheduled to return to duty
Perform all pre-trip, In transit and post-trip vehicle Inspections daily as required by FMCSA
Have in your possession, your own flashlight, a tire pressure gauge, and a tread depth gauge to perform a vehicle inspection and utilize those tools accordingly
Hook up to the correct trailer as directed by the dispatcher
Drive vehicle on specified route observing DOT and Transport Designs driving rules and regulations
Driver up to 700 miles in each 11/14 hour cycle
Work up to 70 hours per week, within federal guidelines, including nights and weekends
Communicate with dispatch as directed
Sleep in sleeper bunk when taking breaks or during overnight stops
Deliver product and assist in loading and unloading as assigned by dispatch
Backhaul product or return to a particular location as directed by dispatch
Communicate immediately with Transport Designs for direction on breakdowns, accidents, equipment, damage, product spills, emergencies, and any other problems
Sweep every trailer after delivery is complete, this includes empty trailers that are picked up for customers by a driver
Fuel vehicle as needed at approved locations
Prepare trip reports and DOT logs as needed and mandated by FMCSA
Be responsible for, obtain and turn in all receipts for any expenses incurred
Participate in all Transport Designs' safety programs and training sessions
Comply with all DOT regulations as well as Transport Designs' policies
Communicate, read, understand and write in English as required to perform essential functions
Demonstrate sound judgment in the operation of the vehicle at all times
What we offer
Competitive pay, all miles by PC Miler mileage, address to address
Paid twice a week by direct deposit on Tuesdays and Fridays
Performance and Safety Bonuses
Extra Stop, Detention, Layover and Breakdown pay
98% drop & hook
1,200 mile average length of haul
10,000 to 13,000 miles per month
1-week vacation after one year and 120,000 miles
We utilize PrePass (tolls included), TripPak and OmniTracs
Flexible home time
Rider policy
Pet policy
Benefits
Medical Insurance is available for the driver after 90 days
Additional benefits such as life, dental, disability, and vision (available after 90 days)
Paid vacation after 1 year and 120,000 miles
Annual safety bonus
Qualifications
2 years of recent driving experience
Class A CDL
A self-managing attitude (we don't micro-manage so please don't expect it)
23 years of age
Decent and safe work history
No major violations or DOT recordable accidents in the last 3 years
We look forward to hearing from you!