At JMS Transport, your safety is important. From our in-house maintenance shop to weekly safety bonuses, we set you up for success so you can hit the road and get back home safely.
We are seeking a dependable and efficient CDL driver who has the physical and mental stamina to enjoy life as a semi-regional CDL driver. A clean driving record and commercial driving experience are a must.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A STRONG CANDIDATE
- Dependable
- Efficient
- Organized
- Detail-Oriented
- Self-Starter Who Works Well Independently
PAY
- .60 CPM Loaded or Empty
- Full-Time Drivers: $80,000+/year
- Bonus Opportunities: Weekly Safety Bonus Up to $1,200/Year
- Driver Referral Bonus Eligibility: $500 Paid Out Over 6 Months
BENEFITS
- 100% Paid Health Insurance w/Prescription Card
- Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Plans Are Available
- 401K Company Match at 3%
- Life Insurance Contribution ($20K Until 60 Days, $35K After 60 Days)
- Paid Bereavement and Sick Days
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Uniforms
- Paid DOT Physical Card renewals
- Paid TWIC
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 23 years old
- CDL Class A License
- 2 Years Verifiable CDL Class A (Required)
- Tanker Endorsement (Required)
- HazMat Endorsement (Required)
- Clean Driving Record + PSP Report (Required)
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
- Ability to Lift Greater Than 40lbs.
- Possess, or be willing to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- Possess a cell phone with active voicemail
- Have a general understanding of how to use a mobile device
- Ability to drive a standard transmission truck with 10, 13, or 18 speeds
JOB DUTIES
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
- Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Ensure contents are properly secured in the vehicle to prevent damage/injury
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries
- Follow practical driving routes to ensure timely transport and delivery
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Confirm that the contents of each shipment load match the manifest document
- Perform safety inspections of your vehicle prior to, during, and following each trip
- Always ensure your vehicle (equipment) is kept clean
- Maintain and schedule service of the vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in accordance to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
- Perform other function specific duties as required
EQUIPMENT
- No-Touch Freight
- Late Model: Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt