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Ward Trucking

LTL Local P&D Truck Driver Class A

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$40,373 / year median in New Jersey

-19% projected decline

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Job Description

JOB TITLE
Local Truck Driver - Class A $36.58 / hour
  • Multiple Stop, Palletized Freight, Home Daily, Mon-Fri, Weekends Off
  • Excellent Benefits - Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and 401K
  • Overtime after 50 hours, 10 paid holidays off
  • 2 weeks Paid Vacation after first year, 3 weeks after 5 years
  • Newer equipment including Mack Anthems, Internationals and Freightliners
  • Ward is a 95-year-old, 4th generation, family-owned LTL Company
  • Bill Ward Jr, our current President is a proud graduate of the US Naval Academy
  • Ward has opened 5 new terminals over the last 8 years
  • Driver Bonus Programs
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
To ensure the customer is always serviced first by providing efficient and safe, claim-free pickup and delivery service. Develop and maintain good customer relations to grow our business. You must exemplify Ward's identity in the marketplace as a Pallet Expert.
REQUIREMENTS
Possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License Have or be able to obtain a current DOT medical card 12 months tractor-trailer experience preferred Obtain Hazmat and Tanker endorsements Read and understand English Pass a road test and Physical Agility test
Key Words:
Truck Driver, CDL A, CDL Class A, Pick Up and Delivery Driver, P&D, City Driver, Peddle Driver, Local Driver, Home Daily, Day Time, Trucking Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$36.58 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Referral program Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
Company driver
Trucking Route:
Local Application Question(s): Do you have the Automatic Transmission Only restriction on your CDL.
Experience:
Tractor-trailer:
1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Required)
Work Location:
In person