Owner-Operator Driver (Independent Contractor)

Job Details

Description

“Take control of your career, your earnings, and your future as an Owner-Operator Driver at Armstrong and redefine what it means to work to live.”

WHY BE AN OWNER-OPERATOR?

• Earning Potential: Imagine having the earning potential of a Wall Street Graduate, all without stepping foot in a classroom. As an Owner-Operator, your hard work and income directly correlate.
• Choose Your Co-Workers: Unlike traditional employment, you have the autonomy to select your co-workers, ensuring a supportive and harmonious work environment.
• Supportive Network: Gain the backing of Armstrong and our extensive network of over 30 locations nationwide. Benefit from the collective knowledge and support of a reputable agency.
  
  

WHY ARMSTRONG?

• Industry Leader: As the largest booker and hauler for United Van Lines, Armstrong keeps you busy with a steady stream of work, ensuring consistent earnings.
• Lower Operating Costs: Gain immediate access to lower insurance rates, better financing options, and larger equipment selections.
• Weekly Pay: Say goodbye to financial uncertainty with our weekly pay structure, providing you with stability and peace of mind.
• Entrepreneurial Freedom: Enjoy the autonomy of an entrepreneur while benefiting from the support of a company that handles the backend operations for you.
• Unique Opportunities: Our unique structure allows you to become a Partner, offering long-term growth potential and a stake in our success.
• Simplified Processes: Forget about the hassle of billing and paperwork. At Armstrong, we handle the administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on what you do best: driving.
• Job Dispatch: No need to spend time searching for work. Jobs are dispatched to you, streamlining your workflow, and maximizing your efficiency.
• Lease-to-Own Option: Take the first step towards ownership with our lease-to-own option, empowering you to build equity and achieve your long-term goals.
  
  

Position Summary

Join our team as a driver and take the lead in managing Armstrong’s dynamic transportation operations! You'll oversee the entire process, from packing and loading to transporting and unloading. Operating a tractor and 53’ trailer, or operating a 26’ Box truck with liftgate deliveries, you'll receive, store, and distribute equipment and goods. This role also involves supervising helpers and providing top-notch customer service. If you have experience moving and storing household goods, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Operate trucks for the delivery, pick-up, and relocation of products and materials.
• Protect customer’s items and property using pads, tape, and other material to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
• Ensure each item and its condition is accurately listed on the Shipment Inventory. Ensure all other shipment paperwork, such as Bills of Lading, Statements of Accessorial Services, Inventories, and Weight Tickets, is properly completed.
• Direct packers and helpers so loading/unloading is safely accomplished within established productivity standards, as well as to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Comply with all paperwork requirements (e.g., driver logs, proper signatures, weight tickets, etc.).
• Maintain clean and orderly equipment and perform routine vehicle maintenance work.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
• Follow all safety rules as required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety program.
• Inspect all materials received for order accuracy and quality.
• Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience with moving and storage of household and/or commercial goods.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) is preferred but not required.
• Proven history of driving with a safe driving record.
• Must pass all company and DOT requirements, including roadside inspection reports (PSP), DOT medical screen, pre-qualification drug screen, and criminal background investigation.
• Must be able to drive and safely operate a tractor and 53’ trailer in accordance with United Van Lines, and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Must pass all company and DOT requirements, including DOT medical screen, pre-qualification drug screen, and criminal background investigation.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.