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About the Role

Estes, a leading LTL freight carrier since 1931, offers drivers in-cab ergonomics and technology focused on driver comfort and ELD compliance. Drivers earn competitive pay and benefits, including company-provided uniforms, paid lodging, cell phone reimbursements, and bonus eligibility. Line Haul Extraboard Drivers are over the road for approximately 5 days between home time, moving freight within the Estes network. This role offers a rewarding and challenging career with opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

Operate all types of equipment for safety functions, including manual transmission and tire chaining, in all terrains and conditions.
Safely operate a tractor/trailer in accordance with Company, Federal, State, and Local laws, including FMCSA regulations.
Adhere to all FMCSA requirements for Commercial Driver’s License holders.
Maintain records required for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
Ensure security of equipment and cargo.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions.
Check gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions and inspect vehicles before and during trips.
Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
Verify unit numbers against paperwork and report discrepancies.
May use in-cab technology, including electronic logs.
May drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs.
Provide professional and courteous service to customers and the public.
Attend work regularly.
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
21 years of age per FMCSA regulations.
1 year of driving experience required.
Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Reside within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment.
HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements required (LCV requirement may apply).
Able to drive a tractor trailer for a period conforming to FMCSA requirements.
Stable employment history preferred.
Capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers, including cranking landing gear and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
Provide an acceptable MVR.
Familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
Pass a FMCSA required medical exam.
Pass a road test.
Able to meet FMCSA requirements for speaking and reading English.
Able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required.
Able to drive all routes and in all types of terrain, including mountains, steep inclines, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, and tunnels.
Able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, and hot weather.
Able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment, including chaining tires and driving manual/automatic transmission vehicles.
Able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures, and Code of Conduct.
Able to interact well with others.
Able to work independently or in a team setting.
Able to work under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities.
Responds well to questions; reads, interprets, and complies with written information and documents with high comprehension and concentration.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug/alcohol tests, and subject to a criminal history background check.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

Manual transmission operation
Tire chaining
Driving in various terrains and conditions
Tractor-trailer operation
Hazardous materials transportation
Pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Vehicle maintenance reporting
Customer service
Interpersonal skills
Independent work
Teamwork
Time management
Reading comprehension
Concentration

Location

Within 75 miles of the domiciled Service Center and/or work assignment

Work Type

Full-time
Over the road

Experience Level

1 year driving experience

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Company-provided uniforms
Paid lodging
Cell phone reimbursements
Bonus eligibility

About the Company

Estes is a leading LTL freight carrier in business since 1931.
Focuses on driver comfort with in-cab ergonomics and technology.
Complies with Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Race, Color, Ethnicity, Religion, Age, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Disability, Marital or Veteran Status, Place of National Origin and Other Categories protected by law are not factors in employment, promotion, compensation or working conditions.
Information in this application may be used and prior employers will be contacted for the purpose of investigating the applicant's safety and performance history information as required by 391.23 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
If employment in the preceding three years has been regulated by the Department of Transportation, employees have the right to review information provided by previous employers, have errors corrected, and have a rebuttal statement attached if disagreements arise.
Written requests to review previous employer-provided investigative information must be submitted to Estes Express Lines no later than 30 days after being employed or being notified of denial of employment.