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Sunbelt Solomon
Route 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.
$43,810 / year median in the U.S.
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Remote Route Driver Sunbelt Solomon United States, Tennessee, Decatur 201 Polymer Drive (Show on map) Jul 29, 2026 TheRouteDriver is responsible fortransporting transformer units and materials to their assigned locations, ensuring timelydelivery in a safe and efficient manner. Compliance with all safety requirements, transportation regulations and company policies are essential functions of this role. Operate trucks safely, following all traffic laws and adhering to company policies and procedures.
Load and unload transformer units and materials, ensuring that items are properly secured during transit.
Plan and follow the best routes, taking into account traffic and weather conditions to ensure timely delivery of goods.
Manage an active list of customers and ensure customers are serviced according to the frequency of picks upsestablishedby the commercial team
Conduct regular vehicle inspections tomaintainits safe operation,identifyingand reporting any mechanical or electrical issues that require attention.
Communicate effectively with teammembers, dispatchersand clients,updating ondelivery statuses andpossible delays.
Adhere to safety protocols, such as wearing seat belts and personal protective equipment whenrequired.
Complete delivery logs and other necessary paperwork accurately andin a timely manner.
Communicate courteously with other drivers, pedestrians, and road users.
Interacting professionally with clients and notating customer preferences, acting as a contact for the company
Compensationfor this roleishourly.
Drivers can expect an average of 1500-2500 miles per week, however this can vary based on business needs. HS diploma/GEDrequired. 3 years working experience as a truck driver required. Valid Class A CDLrequired. OTR flatbed experiencerequired. Ability tooperateboth manual and automatic transmission vehiclesrequired. ELD (Electronic Logging Device) experience preferred. Able tomaintainHAZMAT endorsement. Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Basic knowledge of truck maintenance and repair, includingidentifyingand reporting any mechanical or electrical issues Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention todetailand can work in a team environment. Adheres to the company's employee handbook policies and embodies the organization's core values. Complete company compliance and safety training whenrequired. Ability toworka flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. Physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to the following: Driving for long durations Bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting a minimum of 50lbs when unloading and securing cargo.
Drivers can expect an average of 1500-2500 miles per week, however this can vary based on business needs. HS diploma/GEDrequired. 3 years working experience as a truck driver required. Valid Class A CDLrequired. OTR flatbed experiencerequired. Ability tooperateboth manual and automatic transmission vehiclesrequired. ELD (Electronic Logging Device) experience preferred. Able tomaintainHAZMAT endorsement. Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Basic knowledge of truck maintenance and repair, includingidentifyingand reporting any mechanical or electrical issues Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, cooperative attitude, strong attention todetailand can work in a team environment. Adheres to the company's employee handbook policies and embodies the organization's core values. Complete company compliance and safety training whenrequired. Ability toworka flexible schedule and work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. Physical requirements for this role include, but are not limited to the following: Driving for long durations Bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting a minimum of 50lbs when unloading and securing cargo.