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Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A

$60k-90k/hrFull-timeOn-site

location_onSchool Street, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, 70360, United States

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Job Description

About the Role

Truck Driving Companies are hiring an Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver to transport freight safely and efficiently across long distances, including multi-state routes near you. This position is essential for ensuring that goods reach their destinations on schedule while maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Day in the Life

As an OTR driver, you will operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer, navigating extended time on the road and strict adherence to safety regulations. Your day involves performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with DOT regulations. You will maintain accurate electronic logs, mileage records, and delivery documentation, following all Hours of Service requirements.

A key part of your role is communicating regularly with dispatch regarding route status, delays, and delivery updates. You will be responsible for properly securing cargo to prevent damage or loss during transit and promptly reporting any accidents, traffic incidents, or mechanical issues. Your goal is to ensure all pickups and deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Work location

Work model: On-site

School Street, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, 70360, United States

Houma, Louisiana

Open in Google Maps(29.59584, -90.71949)

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleOperate Class A commercial tractor-trailer on multi-state routes
  • check_circlePerform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • check_circleMaintain accurate electronic logs and delivery documentation
  • check_circleCommunicate with dispatch regarding route status and delays
  • check_circleReport accidents, traffic incidents, or mechanical issues promptly
  • check_circleEnsure all pickups and deliveries are completed on schedule
  • check_circleSecure cargo to prevent damage or loss during transit

Requirements

  • verifiedAbility to operate Class A commercial tractor-trailer
  • verifiedCompliance with DOT regulations
  • verifiedAdherence to Hours of Service requirements

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circle401(k) retirement plancheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleConsistent home timecheck_circleRider programcheck_circlePet program

Frequently asked questions about Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs

What does a Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs will operate class a commercial tractor-trailer on multi-state routes; perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections; maintain accurate electronic logs and delivery documentation; and communicate with dispatch regarding route status and delays.
What are the requirements for this Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A role?expand_more
To qualify for the Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs position, applicants should have: Ability to operate Class A commercial tractor-trailer; Compliance with DOT regulations; and Adherence to Hours of Service requirements.
What is the salary range for Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs?expand_more
The advertised salary range for Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs is $60k-90k/hr.
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Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs is based in School Street, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, 70360, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Trucker Jobs has listed this Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A role as on-site.
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Candidates for Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs should have mid level.
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Key skills for Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs include dot regulations; hours of service; electronic logs; vehicle inspections; pre-trip inspections; post-trip inspections; and cargo securing.
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Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs is part of the Logistics & Warehouse job category on Recrutus.