Experienced CDLA Flatbed Driver/OTR (Reese)

Description

Experienced Cdla Flat Bed/Otr

Who We Are:

DHT Group is a dynamic, rapidly expanding transportation company built on four pillars: our people, our customers, our equipment, and our reach. Headquartered in Reese, Michigan, we operate a modern, diverse fleet across multiple divisions and subsidiaries. To keep that fleet rolling, we maintain full-service repair facilities in Port Huron, Sault Ste. Marie, and Newport, Michigan, and Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Driving Excellence Across Every Mile

• Proven Reliability: Decades of experience moving freight on time, every time.
• Customer Focus: Tailored service that adapts to your unique needs.
• Fleet Power: State-of-the-art trucks and trailers for any haul.
• Local Expertise: Strategically placed facilities for rapid response and maintenance.

Job Details

Job Type

Full-Time

Reese, Mi

Over The Road

Description:

DHT is actively looking for EXPERIENCED flatbed semi- truck drivers. This position is an OTR position. The applicant must have prior verifiable experience with flat- bed semi- trucks, including B trains, as well as verifiable experience in tarping, chaining, and securement operations. Preferred candidate will have hazmat endorsement and experience transporting bulk hazmat commodity.

*Bronze Level Veteran Friendly Employer from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency*

Military veterans strongly encouraged to apply

Flatbed Driver Essential Duties:

• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods
• Fit 4-foot and 8-foot tarps over loaded product to safely secure it to the trailer
• Operate an industrial vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws
• Maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals
• Assists with loading and unloading of materials, using specialized equipment when warranted
• Maintains work orders, signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork
• Facilitates routine service on trucks and reports equipment issues to appropriate parties
• Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
• Verify load weight distribution as product is loaded onto the trailer

Flatbed Driver Compensation Package:

• Up to $2,500 sign on bonus
• Competitive pay - paid per mile (.55-.62)
• $50 Tarp- pay for every load
• Paid Vacation after 1 year employment. Paid time off after 90 days.
• 401K with partial employer match
• Healthcare Insurance (Medical, HSA, Vision, Dental) after 30 days
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Company provided life insurance (buy-up option also available)
• Legal Shield & ID Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

Requirements

• CDLA
• Acceptable driving record
• Minimum of 1 year of semi- truck driving experience
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of flat- bed semi -truck driving experience -B train experience preferred
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to pass drug screen
• Ability to physically perform job; including bending, lifting, reaching, climbing, folding/unfolding, throwing, and securing 4- and 8-feet tarps, handle and deploy straps, chains and cables
• OTR availability (typically 5 days out and 2 days in schedule. Candidate would have the option to stay out longer)
• Verifiable Experience chaining, strapping, tarping loads, including coiled steel
• Ability to drive a manual transmission

Preferred Requirements:

• TWIC card
• Ability to go to Canada
• X endorsement
• Hazmat cargo experience