Pay
$1,500 - $2,500/wk
- Location
- Miami-Dade County, FL
- Equipment
- Box Truck
- Route
- OTR · USA only
- License
- Non-CDL
- Position
- Company driver
About this job
Our company needs an over-the-road box truck driver based in Miami-Dade County, FL. You'll run a truck up to 26,000 lbs GVW, handling pickups and deliveries while away from home for stretches of 2-3 weeks or longer, always by mutual agreement rather than forced extensions.
Pay
- $1,500.00 - $2,500.00 per week
Home time
- Expect to be out on the road for 2-3 week stretches, sometimes more
- Any trip beyond that is discussed and agreed upon with you first, not assigned without input
What you'll haul
- Freight moved in a box truck capped at 26,000 lbs GVW
- You'll load and unload goods yourself, securing items properly to avoid damage in transit
Requirements
- Prior experience driving a truck, ideally a box truck, handled safely and efficiently
- Valid driver's license with a clean record able to pass an MVR check
- Working knowledge of traffic laws for large commercial vehicles
- Comfortable working solo and sticking to a schedule that may shift with route changes
- Skilled at tight-space maneuvering
- High school diploma or GED is a plus
- Must pass a pre-employment health screening
- Basic spoken and written English needed for reading signs, following instructions and talking with customers and coworkers
Physical demands
- Able to push or pull loads up to one ton using a pallet jack
- Capable of standing, walking, climbing and bending for long periods
- Comfortable operating the vehicle for extended hours in all weather, from extreme heat to snow
- Good vision for reading signage and paperwork, solid hearing for alerts and communication, and the coordination needed to run truck controls and manage freight
What the job involves
- Driving safely and on schedule per dispatch instructions
- Treating customers with courtesy and professionalism during stops
- Keeping the truck clean, inspected before and after runs, and flagging any mechanical or safety issues
- Logging your driving hours accurately
- Reporting any incidents or damage to dispatch right away
The company also expects reliability, honesty, attention to detail and professional conduct on the job.
Work is in person, based out of Miami-Dade County, FL.
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