Title: Professional OTR Semi Tractor Trailer Driver

Major Duties:

• Operate commercial motor vehicle(s) in a safe and efficient manner as described in established procedures.
• Conduct oneself in a manner that promotes professionalism within the company and the industry.
• Secure freight products in strict accordance with established procedures.
• Couple and uncouple combination vehicles as required.
• Inspection and minor repair of commercial vehicles by company procedures and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Fuel and re-fuel motorized vehicles in strict accordance with established procedures and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Complete record keeping requirements in strict accordance with established procedures and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Be capable of handling physical requirements of position.  This would include, but not be limited to, lifting on a regular basis weights up to 75 lbs., and handling the hooking and unhooking of the trailers including the cranking of the landing gear.
• Engage in other related activities and special projects as may be required or assigned.
• In addition, specific job duties are always evolving to reflect technological changes, as well as other changes made by the employer in response to customer demands.

Reporting Relationships:

This position generally reports to the Vice President of Operations, work assignments may be handled by an immediate supervisor.  However, the position requires reporting to all managers as directed, on an individual basis.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of verifiable OTR Experience and good MVR and work history.
• Knowledge - Knowledge and understanding of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  Safe driving procedures established by company policy and procedures.  Map reading knowledge, basic math, reading and writing abilities.
• Skill - Must be able to demonstrate the skills needed to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate and foreign commerce, as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Physical Qualifications - Must be physically qualified as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects and freight products that weigh individually up to 75 pounds.

Note:  Martin Trucking Company, Inc. is willing to make reasonable accommodations whenever possible to accommodate those drivers with disabilities unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company.  Please contact us if you have specific questions about working with a disability.