CLASS A CDL DRIVER

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Location:

Okeechobee, FL (Serving South & Central Florida)

Job Type:

Full-Time We Are located in Okeechobee, Florida , requires local Class A CDL drivers to handle liquid fertilizer tankers, end dumps, and flatbeds. Below is the structured job description template based on the carrier's active operational requirements and historical hiring profiles. Job Summary We are seeking dependable, safety-conscious Class A CDL Drivers for local and regional runs across South and Central Florida. This local driving position focuses on short-haul operations, with the longest run typically capped at 120 miles , ensuring drivers are home daily . Drivers will operate specialized heavy equipment, including liquid fertilizer tankers, tile and sand end dumps, leachate water tankers, and roofing tile flatbeds. Primary Responsibilities

• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.
• Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products.
• Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.

Local Freight Transport:

Safely haul liquid fertilizers, sand, gravel, water, and building materials to local and commercial sites.

Drop & Hook Operations:

Efficiently drop and hook trailers to optimize local turnaround times.

Vehicle Inspections:

Conduct mandatory pre-trip and post-trip FMCSA safety inspections on tractor-trailers.

Load Securement:

Ensure heavy cargo, liquid tanks, and flatbed materials are safely loaded and secured according to regulations.

Compliance Logging:

Maintain clean driving logs and strictly adhere to DOT regulations and hours-of-service limitations.

Customer Service:

Communicate professionally with dispatchers, farmers, and commercial clients at delivery sites.

Qualifications & Requirements License:

Valid Commercial Driver's License ( Class A CDL ) in good standing.

Endorsements:

Tanker Endorsement is strictly required due to liquid hauling operations.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of verifiable Class A driving experience is

REQUIRED

Driving Record:

Must possess a clean driving record with no serious violations.

Medical:

Ability to pass a standard DOT physical and mandatory drug screening .

Physical Stamina:

Capable of climbing, chaining flatbeds, and handling heavy hoses or trailer hookups as required by specialized trailers. Must be Authorized to work in the UNITED STATES