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Ross Transportation Services, Inc

CDL Class A Truck Driver

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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.

$44,203 / year median in Ohio

-19% projected decline

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities Safely operate trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs., including tankers, roll-offs, and vans. Transport and deliver waste materials and general freight. Complete pre-trip and required vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs. Maintain accurate DOT hours-of-service logs and load documentation. Secure cargo properly for transportation. Read and interpret bills of lading, manifests, and other shipping documents. Communicate professionally with customers and internal teams. Obtain required delivery receipts and signatures. Report accidents, vehicle defects, traffic violations, or damage according to company policy. Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the truck, equipment, and PPE. Qualifications 2+ years of current over-the-road tanker experience, including liquid tanker experience. Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement. Compliant Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) driving history. Ability to qualify for a DOT physical card and comply with DOT substance-abuse testing requirements. High School Diploma or GED. Ability to work 14-hour shifts, including additional hours and weekends as needed. Ability to travel overnight. Ability to safely use required PPE, including respiratory and chemical protective equipment. Ability to read and understand safety procedures, operating instructions, and related documentation. What We're Looking For We're looking for a safety-focused, dependable professional who takes pride in maintaining equipment, following regulations, providing excellent customer service, and safely completing each assignment. Licenses & Certifications Required CDL-HazMat CDL - Class A Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.