Line Haul Truck Driver

Line Haul Truck Driver J.P. Express Service, Inc - 3.4 Northford, CT Job Details Full-time $29 - $31 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Automobile transportation Hazmat Endorsement Over the road (OTR) driving routes Safety regulations Hazmat CDL A Dangerous goods

Full Job Description Job Purpose :

Responsible for driving a Tractor Trailer of varying sizes ranging from 53 foot ,48 foot or 45 foot to transport trailers safely utilizing the drop and hook method between JP Terminals located in the Tri-State Area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Driving Tractor Trailers following all safety regulations and guidelines
• Completing overnight trips not "bedding down" between various JP locations.
• Drivers return to original terminal daily
• Verify documentation and condition of trailer to assure quality standards are achieved
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Ensuring the security and safety of the tractor and freight
• Adhering to all FMCSA regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work truck
• Retains and maintain records such as ELDs and manifests
• Other duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements
• Valid Class A Commercial License- Hazmat preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent tractor trailer experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older per DOT regulations
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card and negative drug test
• Must be willing to follow all federal and or state laws and regulations
• 3 years DMV/MVR record with no more than 3 moving accidents or violations within 3 years
• Capable of driving vehicles from 48 foot plus
• Simple grasping of right and left hand
• Fine Manipulation of right and left hand

Route Geographic Knowledge About JP:

JP Express Service Inc. is a non-union LTL motor freight carrier with 5 locations in the Tri-State area. JP Express Service is privately owned with approximately 280 employees and has been doing business since 1992. Benefits of a career with JP Express Service includes competitive pay, ESOP, company paid life insurance, PTO and sick pay, Medical, dental and vision benefits with JP contributing more than 70% of the cost and a 401k with a match of .25 up to the first 6 % gross compensation.

Job Type :

Full time, non-exempt

Salary Range :

$ 29.00 for Non-Hazmat and to 31.00 per hour with

Hazmat Endorsement Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• ESOP Physical setting:

Truck- Modern Day Cab Tractors Schedule:

• Varying start times from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Overnight- home daily
• Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
• Northford, Ct 06472: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License :

CDL A Proviso:

Your employment with our company is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or by the company, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to treat applicants and workers without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law. All decisions affecting terms and conditions of employment are based on merit. Personnel decisions include, but are not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training assignments, advancement, demotion, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination. Working conditions are also established without regard to any legally protected status. Each worker is responsible for helping our company to maintain a climate that provides equal opportunity for all. Workers and applicants with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodation to the extent such accommodation does not amount to an undue hardship on the company. The Company encourages disabled workers to self-identify as disabled with the Human Resources office. We respect the dignity and privacy of all disabled workers. All information regarding a worker's disability will be maintained separately from the worker's personnel file and will be kept confidential except that (1) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding work restrictions of an accommodation for disabled individuals on a need-to-know basis; (2) first aid safety personnel may be informed, when to the extent appropriate, if the condition might require emergency treatment; and (3) government officials investigating statutory compliance will be informed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee stock ownership plan Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person