Tractor Trailer Driver - Linehaul

As a tractor-trailer truck driver at Eastex, you will be a vital part of our team dedicated to ensuring reliable delivery of our customer’s goods. You will have the opportunity to do more than simply drive your truck from point A to point B. Practice your heightened attention to detail to ensure your cargo and truck are in tip-top shape, keep logs of your experiences on the road and get to know customers when acting as our representative at drop-off points.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect truck regularly to make sure everything, including emergency, mechanical and safety gear, is in working order before you go out on the road;
• Perform regular maintenance tasks on the truck, such as adding fuel and other fluids as necessary while you are on the road, to lengthen the vehicle’s safety and service life;
• Comply with road regulations by stopping at weight stations, taking necessary breaks, getting regular health checkups and following rules of the road;
• Keep detailed records about vehicle maintenance and driving times to make it easy for supervisors to understand the current conditions of the vehicle and maintenance schedule;
• Determine your assignment details by reading bills of lading/delivery receipts and checking with supervisors;
• Consider road and weather conditions in order to plan the most efficient driving route to better meet deadlines;
• Exchange information with supervisors and other drivers while on the road by using CB radios and cell phone to keep everyone aware of your status.

Job Skills & Qualifications Required:Must have an up-to-date commercial driver’s license (Class 1);

• Certificate of completion of a truck driving course;
• Clean Certificate of Conduct;
• Clean driving record with no moving violation;

Strong communication skills;Ability to work extended hours;Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs; Teamplayer; Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience. This position involves linehaul and variable hours. If you think this opportunity fits what you are looking for, we are ready to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road