Inside the Role

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a salary up to $105,000 USD per year

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience

Days off: Long weekends and "off-weeks" after 5 long-haul runs, generous holiday and vacation pay, and predictable time off around Christmas/New Years. Pension ($10/Hour). 100% medical premium employer paid

What You Drive at DTNA

• Maintain strong partnership with sleeper team partner and fleet.
• Fill out pre/post trip inspections, trip paperwork, and Electronic Driver Logs
• Safely and reliably, drive a Class A Freightliner or Western Star between Portland, OR, NC (Charlotte/Gastonia/Gaffney), and TX (Laredo/Del Rio).
• Problem solve: Work your contacts within fleet, cross-docks, and maintenance providers when challenges occur.
• Review, read, and understand Manifests and Bill of Ladings.
• Identify potentially hazardous situations.
• Maneuver truck and trailer in tight areas.
• Understand and adhere to DOT & Governmental rules and regulations relevant to over the road transportation.
• Use experience and best judgement to make smart field decisions about route changes and other variables to get the job done.
• Communicate effectively with fleet support team to ensure proper tracking of loads, and health of our routes/equipment.
• Take pride in our fleet, and our brand, capturing customer experience on the road for engineering to use to improve our vehicles.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• 5+ Years of Long Haul Class A-CDL "Team" Driving experience required.
• 5+ Years of Sleeper Class A-CDL "Sleeper Team" Driving experience required.
• Winter Driving experience required.
• Understanding of driver regulations and Hours of Service required.
• Clear history of accidents required.
• An attached resume is required.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Class A- CDL required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• 5+ Years of Sleeper Class A-CDL Team Driving experience preferred.
• Hazardous Material Certified preferred (with ability of obtaining within the three month)

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

YOU MAKE US - YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

People are what makes us - everyone makes the difference at Daimler Truck. As one global team, we drive success: from conventional powertrains to the future of sustainable transportation. We build to solve. Constantly pursuing our goals. Our culture. Our daily life.

It's your impact that makes the difference. Only together, will we achieve more sustainable transportation, reduce our carbon footprint, increase safety on and off the track, develop smarter technology and financial solutions. All essential, to fulfill our purpose for all who keep the world moving. That's why we rely on each other. We start with listening to your insights, thoughts, and ideas.

Let's unleash our collective potential to build our future, progress together and lead with the long view. Because everything you do has an impact. It matters. This is what we call impact Culture.

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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.