Truck Driver (CDL Class A License)

Job Overview

• Job Title: Local Class A CDL Truck Driver
• Type: Full-time or Part-time (Local, Home Daily)
• Platforms: Amazon Relay / Uber Freight
• Shift: Day or night shifts available (typically 8 to 13 hours per day)

Main Responsibilities

• Drive Safely: Operate a commercial semi-truck to move loads between local distribution centers, rail yards, or customer locations.
• Use Apps: Manage load assignments, check-ins, and proof of delivery using the Amazon Relay or Uber Freight mobile apps.
• Inspect Equipment: Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to check brakes, tires, and lights.
• Drop and Hook: Drop off full trailers and hook up empty ones, with minimal need for touching or unloading freight.
• Communicate: Report any delays, traffic issues, or mechanical problems immediately.

Requirements and Qualifications

• License: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience: Minimum of 6 to 12 months of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Record: Clean driving record with no major violations in the last 3 years.
• Card: Valid DOT (Department of Transportation) medical card.
• Tech Skills: Comfortable using a smartphone and navigation apps to manage digital load boards.
• Ability: Pass a standard drug test and background check.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: Predictable local routes allowing the driver to sleep at home every night.
• Physical Work: Mostly driving and operating equipment, with some bending and pulling levers during trailer hookups.
• Environment: Driving in various weather conditions and heavy traffic areas.