CDL Driver - Transportation Job in Cedar Rapids, IA
Location: | Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 |
Industry: | Transportation |
Job Type: | Temp |
Hourly Rate: | $22.00 |
Posted: | 02/25/2025 |
Job Ref Code: | 37-13-2089 |
Your Job
Do you like to drive the big rigs? Are you OK with working alone? Do you take pride in your work … getting the job done on time … and providing a vital service? If so, then we want to talk to you about an opportunity as CDL Driver!
Your Day
The job responsibilities may include the following:
- Driving long distances while transporting finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.
- Reporting any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher.
- Following all applicable traffic laws.
- Inspecting trailers before and after the trip, and recording any defects found.
- Maintaining a log of work hours, rest periods, miles driven and fuel/toll receipts, following all regulations.
- Reporting serious mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.
- Maintaining trucks and associated equipment in clean and good working order.
- Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues as well as performing preventative maintenance.
- Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules.
- Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies a
Your Gain
What you may gain while on the job:
- Travel opportunities - explore the entire U.S., even Canada and Mexico.
- Learning opportunity - a chance to learn a wide variety of skills and industry knowledge.
- Building Friendships - meeting fellow truckers and building camaraderie.
- Rewarding career - job security and a chance to become an owner operator, going into business for yourself.