What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Line-Haul Driver position at Midwest Motor Express, Inc.?
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Are you looking for a career in a challenging and fast-paced industry essential to the American economy? Are you looking for a company that has an outstanding reputation for getting the job done?
If so, Midwest Motor Express, Inc. can offer great opportunities.
Midwest Motor Express, Inc. has been in operation since 1918, providing complete transportation solutions. Shipping locally, statewide, nationwide or internationally, Midwest Motor Express provides fast, accurate, and seamless service. The Commercial Carrier Journal has consistently ranked Midwest Motor Express as one of the top performing for-hire carriers among all carriers. Midwest Motor Express employs over 725 positions at 30 terminals across 15 states in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest.
Midwest Motor Express offers some of the best benefits in the industry, including:
- Competitive Compensation & paid weekly
- FREE employee only High Deductable Health Plan with associated Health Savings Account
- Vision & Dental Insurance available
- Group Disability, accident, medical bridge, and critical illness coverage available
- 401K plan with company match
- Paid Vacation & Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Will Planning Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
Line Haul Driver Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Class A CDL
- Hazardous Materials & Doubles/Triples endorsements or the ability to obtain
- Valid DOT Physical/Medical Card
- No DUI, Citation/Conviction for Reckless Operation in the past 5 years
- Less than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years (GWCC says 4 in 36m and 2 in 12m)
- Fluent in English
- Position subject to pre-employment drug screen
Line haul drivers transport, freight in a productive and safe manner. Routes are mostly set and require interstate travel. Must adhere to operational policies and procedures.
Job duties include:
- Some dock work is required before the run
- Perform pre and post trip inspections on tractor/trailer
- Properly document all freight control processes
- Read and understand maps, road signs, shipping papers, hazardous materials markings and labeling identification
- Affix correct placards to vehicle
- Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles
- Work with supervisor in the implementation of all schedules
- Immediately report all accidents/injuries/delays to supervisor
- Ensure the proper accounting and timely remittance of all checks, negotiable instruments and funds collected
- Starts between 7-9
