Experienced CDLA Flatbed Driver/OTR (Reese) at DHT Employee Leasing Company LLC

Blumfield Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.62

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CDLA, Flatbed Driving, Tarping, Chaining, Securement Operations, Hazmat Endorsement, OTR Driving, Manual Transmission, Safety Procedures, Load Verification, Equipment Maintenance, Customer Service, Route Planning, Physical Fitness, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Description

Description DHT Group is a dynamic, rapidly expanding transportation company built on four pillars: our people, our customers, our equipment, and our reach. Headquartered in Reese, Michigan, we operate a modern, diverse fleet across multiple divisions and subsidiaries. To keep that fleet rolling, we maintain full-service repair facilities in Port Huron, Sault Ste. Marie, and Newport, Michigan, and Bellefontaine, Ohio. Driving Excellence Across Every Mile · Proven Reliability: Decades of experience moving freight on time, every time. · Customer Focus: Tailored service that adapts to your unique needs. · Fleet Power: State-of-the-art trucks and trailers for any haul. · Local Expertise: Strategically placed facilities for rapid response and maintenance. Job Details Job Type Full-time Reese, MI Over the road Description: DHT is actively looking for EXPERIENCED flatbed semi- truck drivers. This position is an OTR position. The applicant must have prior verifiable experience with flat- bed semi- trucks, preferably including B trains, as well as verifiable experience in tarping, chaining, and securement operations. Preferred candidate will have hazmat endorsement and experience transporting bulk hazmat commodity. *Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency* Military veterans strongly encouraged to apply Flatbed Driver Essential Duties: • Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods • Fit 4-foot and 8-foot tarps over loaded product to safely secure it to the trailer • Operate an industrial vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws • Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws • Maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals • Assists with loading and unloading of materials, using specialized equipment when warranted • Maintains work orders, signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork • Facilitates routine service on trucks and reports equipment issues to appropriate parties • Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes • Verify load weight distribution as product is loaded onto the trailer Flatbed Driver Compensation Package: • Up to $2,500 sign on bonus • Competitive pay - paid per mile (.55-.62) • $50 Tarp- pay for every load • Paid Vacation after 1 year employment. Paid time off after 90 days. • 401K with partial employer match • Healthcare Insurance (Medical, HSA, Vision, Dental) after 30 days • Short-term & Long-term disability • Company provided life insurance (buy-up option also available) • Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection • Pet insurance Requirements CDLA Acceptable driving record Minimum of 1 year of semi- truck driving experience Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of flat- bed semi -truck driving experience -B train experience preferred Minimum of 21 years of age Ability to pass drug screen Ability to physically perform job; including bending, lifting, reaching, climbing, folding/unfolding, throwing, and securing 4- and 8-feet tarps, handle and deploy straps, chains and cables OTR availability (typically 5 days out and 2 days in schedule. Candidate would have the option to stay out longer) Verifiable Experience chaining, strapping, tarping loads, including coiled steel Ability to drive a manual transmission Preferred requirements: TWIC card Ability to go to Canada X endorsement Hazmat cargo experience

Responsibilities

The Flatbed Driver is responsible for safely transporting goods over the road while adhering to all traffic laws and safety procedures. This includes loading and unloading materials, securing loads, and maintaining accurate paperwork.