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Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A

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

location_onTamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida, 33952, 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 requires extended time on the road, strict adherence to safety regulations, and the ability to meet scheduled delivery deadlines.

Day in the Life

As an OTR driver, you will operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies. Your daily routine involves performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance. You will maintain accurate electronic logs, mileage records, and delivery documentation while properly securing cargo to prevent damage or loss during transit.

Communication is key to your success; you will communicate regularly with dispatch regarding route status, delays, and delivery updates. You are also responsible for promptly reporting any accidents, traffic incidents, or mechanical issues.

Why This Role Matters

Your role ensures that all pickups and deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. By maintaining strict adherence to Hours of Service requirements and safety standards, you help keep the supply chain moving reliably across multi-state routes.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida, 33952, United States

Florida

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Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleOperate Class A commercial tractor-trailer on multi-state routes
  • check_circleMaintain accurate electronic logs and delivery documentation
  • check_circleCommunicate with dispatch regarding route status and delivery updates
  • check_circleReport accidents, traffic incidents, or mechanical issues
  • check_circleAdhere to all Hours of Service requirements and safety standards
  • check_circlePerform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle, and post-trip safety inspections
  • check_circleSecure cargo properly to prevent damage or loss

Requirements

  • verifiedClass A commercial driver's license (CDL-A)
  • verifiedAbility to operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circle401(k) retirement plancheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleRider or pet programs

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Skills, education and keywords

Skills: hours of service, electronic logs, vehicle inspections, cargo securing.

Education: No specific degree required.

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Day-to-day, the Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs will operate class a commercial tractor-trailer on multi-state routes; maintain accurate electronic logs and delivery documentation; communicate with dispatch regarding route status and delivery updates; and report accidents, traffic incidents, or mechanical issues.
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Trucker Jobs is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Class A commercial driver's license (CDL-A); and Ability to operate a Class A commercial tractor-trailer.
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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 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida, 33952, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Trucker Jobs has listed this Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A role as on-site.
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Key skills for Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs include hours of service; electronic logs; vehicle inspections; and cargo securing.
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Educational requirements for this role: No specific degree required.
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Truck Driver - OTR - CDL-A at Trucker Jobs is part of the Logistics & Warehouse job category on Recrutus.