Job Summary
Kennett Square, PA
CDL A
OTR
1+ Year of CDL Experience
full time
Job Details
Equipment
Tractor Trailer
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
1+ year
Full Description
Position Summary
South Mill is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Over-the-Road (OTR) CDL-A Driver to transport company products across long-distance routes. This position may operate as a solo or team driver and plays a critical role in ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with DOT regulations and company standards.
Drivers are compensated for all actual miles driven unless otherwise designated as a flat-rate assignment.
Position Details
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Work Environment
This position is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including DOT drug and alcohol testing, background checks, motor vehicle record review, and any other screenings applicable to the role. Applicants selected for this position will be required to complete a DOT-compliant application package in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
South Mill is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Over-the-Road (OTR) CDL-A Driver to transport company products across long-distance routes. This position may operate as a solo or team driver and plays a critical role in ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with DOT regulations and company standards.
Drivers are compensated for all actual miles driven unless otherwise designated as a flat-rate assignment.
Position Details
- Route: Kennett Square, PA to Atlanta, GA or Kansas City, MO.
- Position Type: Full-Time.
- Compensation: CPM based on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform required pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT regulations
- Safely operate a Class A commercial vehicle over long distances
- Hook and unhook trailers, secure loads, and back into dock areas safely
- Maintain communication with dispatch and provide trip status updates
- Complete all delivery documentation accurately and timely
- Comply with FMCSA, DOT, and company safety standards
- Attend quarterly safety meetings and required training sessions
- Maintain professional interactions with customers, dispatch, and team members
- Lift and handle product when required (up to 50 lbs.)
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Valid CDL Class A license
- Minimum one (1) year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Valid DOT medical certification
- Knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English (DOT requirement)
- Ability to work independently and in a team-driving environment
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while driving
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb as needed
- Ability to lift, lower, and maneuver up to 50 pounds
- Frequent use of hands and arms for vehicle operation and securing loads
- Ability to safely enter and exit tractor and trailer multiple times per shift
- Ability to meet DOT physical requirements
Work Environment
- Exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions
- Work in warehouse and loading dock environments
- Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
This position is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including DOT drug and alcohol testing, background checks, motor vehicle record review, and any other screenings applicable to the role. Applicants selected for this position will be required to complete a DOT-compliant application package in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
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