DRN Straight Driver Driver

Straight Truck Driver - Dohrn Transfer

Dohrn Transfer is a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing less-than-truckload, truckload, and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. Our drivers are home daily! We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting, rewarding industry.

Benefits : Health / Vision / Dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short / long term disability and more.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

• Safety operate a straight truck for local or regional deliveries.
• Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dockworkers. Mechanic freight handling equipment may be used where available and appropriate.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight.
• Securing of freight may be required through strapping or other methods.
• Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
• Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Drive tractor-trailer in all conditions in accordance with Federal regulations, normally in periods of driving within hours of service limitations, followed by an off-duty period as required by regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver's logs and other records required by law.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Gripping of various sizes and weights of up to 100 pounds; Lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45"; Lifting at waist level or 36"; Front carry up to 100 pounds for 250 feet; Push / pull up to 60 pounds of horizontal force; Sitting up to 10 hours per day; Standing and Walking occurs frequently; Climbing, Squatting, Crouching, Balancing, or Kneeling occurs occasionally; Crawling occurs rarely; Reaching occurs frequently, while shifting gears, moving freight, loading and unloading the trailers and turning the steering wheel, along with closing the rear trailer doors; Grasping and handling occurs frequently while loading and unloading freight, opening and closing trailer doors, turning the steering wheel along with turning the hand crank to raise and lower the front jacks on the trailer; It is critical to speak with coworkers and customers in order to safely and properly perform essential job functions; Vision is used constantly during their day while driving, reading maps, inspecting truck; Smell is used occasionally during their day to check for leaks; Hearing is used frequently, listening for unusual sounds or warning sounds of problems with the vehicle; May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, or wetness; May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals.

Pay Range

Starting from USD $26.01 / Yr.

Dohrn Transfer Company, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.