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Class A Owner Operator

Adams Enterprises
8 hours ago
Contract
On-site
Indianapolis, IN, United States
$1,200 - $4,500 USD weekly
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Job Overview As a Class A Owner Operator, you’ll use your commercial driving skills to move freight safely and reliably. You’ll plan over-the-road (OTR) and route-driving trips with GPS navigation, inspect your tractor-trailer and equipment, and coordinate cargo handling from pickup through delivery. This role may involve refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, or automobile transportation, depending on the load. Follow applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including hazardous materials requirements when handling dangerous goods. Duties Drive commercial trucks on local and OTR routes; complete pickups and deliveries on schedule. Inspect and secure freight, and load or unload cargo using safe manual-handling practices and appropriate equipment. Operate a manual transmission when required; check the tractor, trailer, tires, and refrigeration or specialized equipment before and during trips. Use GPS navigation and route information to plan travel, adapt to road conditions, and communicate delivery status. Maintain accurate trip, inspection, and delivery records; follow safety procedures for hazardous materials and other regulated freight. Your impact: Careful driving and cargo handling help customers receive freight safely and on time while protecting other road users. Skills Required: Valid Class A commercial driver’s license and safe commercial truck-driving experience, including tractor-trailer operation and delivery driving. Required: Knowledge of truck driving, driving safety, freight handling, load securement, and FMCSA and DOT regulations. Preferred: Delivery driver experience, manual-transmission skills, GPS navigation, and OTR or route-driving experience. Preferred: Experience with refrigerated trailers, automobile transportation, flatbed or tanker equipment, and logistics cargo handling. For regulated loads, applicable Hazmat (hazardous materials) qualifications and knowledge of dangerous-goods and hazardous-materials regulations are preferred. Pay: $1,200.00 - $4,500.00 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: On the road

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