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CLASS A CDL DRIVER
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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
Position Requirements Class A CDL required Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience 2 years of related experience or training preferred Must pass a driving test Must pass an MVR review No moving violations within the past 3 years No DUI/DWI within the past 3 years; older cases may be reviewed case-by-case Must pass a pre-employment drug screen Must pass a pre-employment physical Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures Must follow DOT, OSHA/MSHA, and company safety requirements Job Duties Operate dump trucks and drive to loading sites to haul aggregates and materials Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections Maintain required vehicle and mileage logs Follow dispatch instructions and applicable laws Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment Report major equipment problems to the Foreman Keep truck clean and orderly Maintain a safe work environment Perform general labor duties when necessary