Over the Road Driver

What you will enjoy about being a part of the Cool Fuel family:

• Competitive benefits starting on your first day, with medical plans as low as $25 per check (including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401k, paid parental leave, voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance)
• Make an average of $60-70K annually with top performers reaching between $80-$85K annually
• Be home on the weekends, or when it matters most to you with flexible scheduling - most Drivers leave Sunday or Monday and return Thursday or Friday each week
• Earn up to an additional 3 cents/mile in safety and fuel bonuses
• Operate a well-maintained fleet
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
• $32 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off
• We want to hire the right person to stay with us:
  
  
  
  • We'll know your name
  • We'll know your family member's names
  • We'll know your dog's name
  • We care about YOU!
  
  
  
  

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE (Overview & Key Responsibilities):

As an Over-the-Road Driver for Cool Fuel, you will safely and professionally deliver truckloads to valued customers on a route through varying climates. At Cool Fuel, you are not just a driver, you are a valued teammate responsible for ensuring customer service, quality, and delivery performance exceeds the expectations of our customers.

Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):

• Portrays a positive company image through attentive customer service, professional appearance, positive interactions, and high work-ethic.
• Manage your driving records, maintain logbook, perform Pre/Post Trip inspections and document defects.
• Become familiar with customer operations to anticipate their needs and expectations to provide proactive solutions.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding any customer requests or delivery changes.
• Maintain interior cleanliness of truck to maintain a highly reliable, professional-looking vehicle

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

• Class A License, medical card, and the ability to meet all DOT qualifications in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 36 months or 2 in the last 12 months.
• No DWI or DUI in the past 5 years.
• Communicate and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to get in and out of the truck several times a day.

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART (Preferred Qualifications):

• 1-2 years prior commercial driving experience, in similar roles such as: tractor-trailer driver, CDL driver, regional or OTR truck, route driver or delivery driver.
• Prior tractor-trailer driver, CDL driver, regional or OTR truck, route driver or delivery driver experience.
• No key crashes in the past 12 months or no more than one key crash in the past 36 Months. Key crashes include but are not limited to rear end, lane change, intersecting and/or loss of control.
• Lift up to 75 lbs., push/pull a barrel or dolly up to 600 lbs.
• High School Diploma or GED.

The anticipated hiring rate for the role you are applying for is $0.50 per mile. This anticipated hiring rate is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

1. Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.
2. Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.
3. Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.
4. Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.