Overview
Flatbed Driver (CDL A) Jobs in Hammond, IN at MEYERS MOTOR TRANSPORTATION CO INC
Position Description:
Pay: 0.65-0.71 per mile ($2500 sign on bonus)
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits:
Experience:
2+ Years EXP Req.
6 Months W/Steel
Pay: 0.65-0.71 per mile ($2500 sign on bonus)
We are inviting you to work for a 50+ year-old company that is expanding its flatbed division. We are seeking reliable and skilled drivers to join our team. The ideal candidates will need to have 2+ years’ experience in operating a Class A semi, including a minimum of 6 months with steel. As a truck driver, you will be responsible for properly securing cargo and transporting freight safely and efficiently while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and the ability to manage time effectively to ensure timely deliveries.
Responsibilities
- Operate trucks, including flatbed tractor-trailer, to transport goods to designated locations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including delivery logs and vehicle maintenance reports.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and customers regarding delivery schedules and any potential delays.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and local driving regulations while on the road.
- Ensure that cargo is secured properly to prevent damage during transit.
Qualifications
- CDL CLASS A
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a clean driving record.
- 2+ YEARS Experience in truck driving with knowledge of flatbed, dry van trailers preferred.
- Ability to operate forklifts for loading and unloading freight is a plus.
- Strong understanding of freight handling procedures and safety protocols.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and customers.
- Must be able to pass background checks and drug screenings as required by company policy.
Join our dedicated team of professionals where your skills as a truck driver will be valued and utilized effectively!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid toll fees
- Paid training
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Flatbed: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hammond, IN (Required)
Work Location: Hammond, IN
PI285146476
Title: Flatbed Driver (CDL A)
Company: MEYERS MOTOR TRANSPORTATION CO INC
Location: Hammond, IN
