Western Transport, Inc. is a locally owned and operated, Idaho Falls refrigerated, trucking company. We are currently hiring Over the Road truck drivers and those looking to get their CDL A. We are a contracted carrier with stable freight, guaranteed miles and pay for dead head. We have amazing, affordable benefits and know the importance of speaking with people you have met face to face. We do not work from home or outsource our office staff. We have been in the trucking business since 1963 and believe that our greatest asset is our people. We understand that home time is important so we work with you so that you can be home when you want and need to be. We offer competitive pay, 401(k) and match, affordable medical (Blue Cross of Idaho) and dental benefits, paid vacation, friendly and available dispatchers, an in-house shop, and award-winning Safety. You will get a green light when you run with us with us so you can keep truckin! We also have passenger and pet programs. You are the reason that people have what they want and need and we value you as a person, you are not just a truck number.
Responsibilities
Over the Road (OTR) Drivers and those looking to get their CDL A
Our Over the Road (OTR) drivers safely pick up and deliver refrigerated freight across all 48 states throughout the year; our main lanes are in the Mid-West and South. We ask for a 10k mile a month commitment; home time is extremely flexible. We offer incredibly competitive pay. Don’t have experience? We offer a one on one paid training program to ensure that you feel comfortable driving OTR. We also can help you obtain your CDL.
All Drivers
All drivers have personalized, friendly Dispatch who are in-house and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our in-house Shop maintains your late model equipment and ensures you can make it to the East Coast and back without a breakdown. Our Safety Department prides itself in having the safest drivers on the road and our Safety Director has won multiple awards for having such a safe fleet. To drive you must have a valid CDL A and DOT Med Card or be able to obtain both. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing following DOT guidelines. Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50+lbs.
Fill out an application on our website: or give us a call at 208.529.9327 ext. 3, option 1 for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Duties
· Drivers and dispatch plan what day and time that the driver is to report to the terminal. Dispatch determines the trip, load, and customer(s) to be serviced.
· Driver determines the number of hours and distance driver will cover for the day based on many variables: hours of service available, miles to cover, dispatch plans, weather, road conditions, and delivery schedules.
· Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of tractor and trailer.
· Driver makes a daily call to Dispatch to report location, hours worked the previous day, and load temps.
· Driver follows predetermined route provided by Dispatch.
· Driver monitors truck, trailer, and cargo conditions throughout trip. The driver determines when to fuel and when and where to shut down for the day based on the trip plan. Breaks, meals, and fueling stops are planned and log entries are updated throughout the day. Any irregularities are reported to dispatch.
· Upon returning to the terminal, the driver refuels the tractor and/or trailer and parks in the appropriate location. Driver completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
· Driver reports to Dispatch, returns trip envelope to accounting, and informs the shop of any equipment concerns.
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