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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.
$37,572 / year median in Texas
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Be onsite 30 minutes early for shift start up. The truck be parked at Corporate but the driver will be expected to be at pickup by shift start. The weekday shifts are Monday through Thursday with start times at 5:00. 6:00. 7:00 and 8:00 am. and are 10 hour shifts. The weekend shifts are Friday through Sunday with start times at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 pm and are 12 hpur shifts Drop and hook freight $28.00 an hour weekday shift and $32.00 an hour weekend shift. Paid weekly Mileage varies as some loads could be regional. The goal is 2700 miles per week per driver. PTO accrual day 1. I believe 1.54 hrs per pay period Benefits day 1
Equipment:
2025 Freightliner Cascadia Sleeper 10 speed autoshift No APU but we allow Idling Please fill out the application at www.kencodriver.com Click on Careers then Driving opportunities then filter to Fleet Services or call 423-643-3497 to get a link sent to you..
Job Requirements:
Operates tractor/trailer or straight truck equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transport product safely and legally from the Distribution Centers to the Vendor's destination. Operates the tractor/trailer to ensure that the product is delivered in a timely manner. Understands the utilization of secure devices and straps, and monitors freight for secure devices and straps to ensure products are delivered to their final destination undamaged and in their original condition. Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.
• Maintains driver's daily logs, trip reports and other documents as required. Responsible for performing a full pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractor-trailer. Immediately reports all instances of damaged product to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager Communicates any delivery issues up line to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager Keeps equipment fueled, tidy, and in compliance with inspection requirements.
• Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment. Maintain professional conduct and attitude towards other motorists who share the highway. Conform to all DOT and OSHA regulations and state laws. Perform any other reasonable request as directed by management.
Wage Range:
28.00 - 32.00 per mile
General Description of Benefits:
Day one medical coverage, 401 K match. 10 paid holidays
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance