Linehaul Driver
$75,421–$75,421 year
On-siteFargo, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, hook up and haul trailers between customer and terminal locations, and ensure all shipping documentation is available for DOT inspection. Operate tractor-trailer combinations over long distances while completing paperwork required by government regulations and company procedures. This role involves transferring freight to specified locations in a timely manner, including manual tasks such as lowering landing gear, attaching safety chains, and checking oil and coolant levels. Drivers operate on a 3:00 am start time route from Fargo, ND to Bismarck, ND, earning $0.74 per mile.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL
- At least 21 years of age
- 1 year of commercial driving experience
- No DUI's or DWI's (in the past 3 years)
- No more than 3 traffic violations (in past 3 years)
- Must have Hazmat and Tanker endorsements or be willing to obtain - renewals reimbursable
- Must be able to frequently enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle
- Must be able to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet
- Must be able to hook and unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, to manually lower and raise landing gear, to operate fifth wheel release levers, to lock and release pintle-hooks, to attach and release safety chains, to open and close cargo doors, to climb into and out of vehicles, and to fuel and check oil/coolant levels of vehicles
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
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