What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A Regional Owner Operator position at CAM Express?
CAM Express is in search of a reliable Owner Operator to become a part of our team.
With 25 years of proven freight industry knowledge, we know how to treat our drivers and respect our drivers for taking care of our business relationships and productivity. We value our drivers because our company is built and run by drivers
Hiring for a Regional Owner Operator to haul flatbed and dry van loads. Typical routes are Southern & SE loads of building materials and CGAPP.Flatbed loads are lumber and bricks. Dry Van loads are CGAPP. Tarp pay on flatbed loads. Home most weekends.
Responsibilities
- Must provide heavy duty semi truck, flatbed trailer, and dry van trailer
- Must provide cargo and general liability insurance
- Must provide ancillary equipment for securing loads (chains, binders, straps, brick gates, flame retardant 6ft drop tarps, dunnage, bungee cords, reflective triangles, oversize banners, etc.)
- Responsible for maintaining equipment
- Responsible for maintaining registration and FMCSA compliance
- Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
- Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
- Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving in electronic log device
- Document and sign load sheets regularly for each stage of the loading and unloading process
- Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
- Collect and verify delivery instructions
- Report defects, accidents or violations
Skills
- Proven work experience as a truck driver
- Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB, eLogs, etc)
- Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
- Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
- No recent moving or driving violations
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
- Valid truck driving license
- 5 years of CDL Class A driving experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4, $5,300.00 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you own a heavy duty semi-truck?
- Do you have a 48 or 52 foot flatbed/stepdeck trailer?
- Do you have a dry van trailer?
- Do you have ancillary equipment for securing loads and operating tractor-trailer unit?
- Do you have $100,000.00 in Cargo Insurance?
- Do you carry $1,000,000.00 in general liability insurance?
Experience:
- Driving: 5 years (Required)
- Flatbed: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $4