Pay
$600 - $1,500/wk
- Location
- Lake Charles, LA
- Equipment
- Hazmat, Reefer, Flatbed, Car Hauler
- Route
- OTR · USA only
- License
- CDL A
- Position
- Company driver
About this job
Our company is looking for a CDL driver to run hotshot freight over the road, handling a mix of trailer types and cargo on regional and national lanes.
What you'll haul
- Freight needing tractor-trailers, including refrigerated units, flatbeds and tankers
- Hazardous materials and other dangerous goods, handled to safety protocol
- Specialty loads such as auto transport shipments
What you'll do
- Drive manual-transmission commercial trucks on OTR routes, following FMCSA and DOT rules
- Load and unload freight by hand or with equipment like forklifts, taking care with hazmat, refrigerated and specialty cargo
- Plan routes and track deliveries using GPS, balancing speed with fuel efficiency and safety
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and keep maintenance logs current
- Stay in touch with dispatch on delivery progress, route issues or delays
Requirements
- Valid CDL with endorsements matching the freight you'll carry; Hazmat certification is a plus but not required for every run
- Background in commercial driving, delivery or freight transport
- Comfortable working with refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers or similar specialized equipment
- Familiar with hours-of-service rules, hazmat regulations and DOT safety requirements
- Able to load and unload cargo safely, by hand or with equipment
- Confident using GPS tools for route planning and live tracking
Pay
$600.00 to $1,500.00 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
This is an on-the-road position.
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