OTR CDL-A Driver — Equipment Hauling

Our company in Palmyra, MO is looking for an OTR CDL-A driver to haul equipment long distances, from loading through delivery and setup at the customer site.

What you'll do

• Drive long-distance routes, planning them carefully to hit delivery deadlines

• Inspect your truck before and after every trip

• Load, secure and unload equipment safely, using the truck-mounted knuckle boom crane when needed

• Handle some hands-on mechanical work during unloading and setup

• Take photos of equipment at pickup and delivery, and get customer sign-off when required

• Stay in contact with Doyle's Transportation Department and customers to keep deliveries on track

• Keep accurate E-Log records of hours and miles, following state and federal hours-of-service rules

• Report any traffic violations, accidents or breakdowns to management right away

On-site expectations

• Report to the Doyle Transportation building ready to work, typically Monday at 7 a.m. unless told otherwise

• Wear the company uniform, kept clean and neat

• Clock in for any pre-trip or yard work that isn't driving - no paper time sheets

• Complete all required paperwork, including pre-trip and post-trip trailer inspections

• Recheck strapped loads before departure and refuel trucks fully before leaving the yard

• Follow FMCSA hours-of-service rules at all times

• Return trucks clean and organized, with the log tablet turned off, and flag any needed repairs to the Transportation Supervisor

• Use company credit cards only for approved business expenses, and turn in receipts every Friday

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL

• Clean driving record

• Solid understanding of traffic laws and road safety rules

• Good communication skills

Nice to have

• Previous OTR driving experience

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on repair experience

• Experience operating a crane or similar equipment

Working conditions

You'll spend most of your time driving but will also do physical work loading and unloading, sometimes in heat, cold, rain, noise, grease or diesel fuel.