OTR Truck Driver (Teams)
Summary
| Title: | OTR Truck Driver (Teams) |
|---|---|
| ID: | 4276 |
| Department: | Transportation/Logistics |
| Location: | Cookeville, TN (DC) |
| Classification: | Regular |
| Status: | Full-Time |
Description
Are you an experienced over-the-road driver looking for a new opportunity? Russell Stover Candies has a unique niche in the transportation industry. We operate our own fleet of team drivers coast-to-coast, with routes to customer locations in Canada as well. We always looking for passionate and dedicated people. If that's you then join our team of experienced and loyal drivers.
Pay and time home with family are the top two concerns for most road drivers. While RSC may operate a small fleet we pack a powerful punch with great total compensation and an exceptional work-life balance allowing you to be home weekly.
We currently have openings in:
Cookeville, TN
Abilene, KS
Company Description
Founded in 1923, Russell Stover Chocolates is the largest producer of fine boxed chocolates in the United States. It began in Denver, Colorado as a candy business in the home of Russell and Clara Stover. The original candy, marketed as “Mrs. Stover’s Bungalow Candies”, changed 20 years later to Russell Stover Candies. The three principles of quality, service and value allow Russell Stover to remain “Only the Finest”.
Russell Stover Chocolates has sales in all 50 states and Canada. We operate 35 company-owned retail shops throughout the United States and at over 70,000 drug stores, card and gift shops, grocery stores, department stores and retails stores. In September 2014, Russell Stover was acquired by Lindt and Sprüngli, a Swiss based international conglomerate sold in more than 80 countries with production sites in Europe and the US, distributing on four continents.
Job Description Summary:
OTR Truck Drivers will operate Company owned tractor-trailer equipment for extended periods of time, over long distances, between Company facilities and customer locations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pay and time home with family are the top two concerns for most road drivers. While RSC may operate a small fleet we pack a powerful punch with great total compensation and an exceptional work-life balance allowing you to be home weekly.
We currently have openings in:
Cookeville, TN
Abilene, KS
Company Description
Founded in 1923, Russell Stover Chocolates is the largest producer of fine boxed chocolates in the United States. It began in Denver, Colorado as a candy business in the home of Russell and Clara Stover. The original candy, marketed as “Mrs. Stover’s Bungalow Candies”, changed 20 years later to Russell Stover Candies. The three principles of quality, service and value allow Russell Stover to remain “Only the Finest”.
Russell Stover Chocolates has sales in all 50 states and Canada. We operate 35 company-owned retail shops throughout the United States and at over 70,000 drug stores, card and gift shops, grocery stores, department stores and retails stores. In September 2014, Russell Stover was acquired by Lindt and Sprüngli, a Swiss based international conglomerate sold in more than 80 countries with production sites in Europe and the US, distributing on four continents.
Job Description Summary:
OTR Truck Drivers will operate Company owned tractor-trailer equipment for extended periods of time, over long distances, between Company facilities and customer locations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must abide by all Department of Transportation, federal, state, and local regulations
- Be able to hook and unhook a trailer in a safe and proper manner without assistance
- Take responsibility for all equipment used, including materials and electronics within the tractor, the tractor itself, the trailer, and the shipped goods within the trailer
- Maintain a clean and safe tractor environment
- Must be well-groomed and professional when interacting with our clients and customers
- Communicate thoroughly and promptly with the Dispatch Department
- Maintain all documents that range from log books to bills of lading, and other papers of Information essential to our business. In addition, ensure that all documents are verified and properly completed prior to departure from site
- Must report all accidents, incidents, and any circumstances that may jeopardize the safety of our driver, equipment, and goods being shipped
TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid Class A CDL (with verifiable OTR – Reefer a plus)
- Record of safe and competent driving as demonstrated on state Motor Vehicle Record.
- Passes a driving test on Company equipment in order to demonstrate driving skills and ability.
- Must be able to read and write in the English language
- Must be able to lift at least 60 pounds.
- Submit to and pass a Department of Transportation Drug Screening.
- Receive a medical card as required by the DOT through its physical exam.
- Perform certain arithmetic as related to hours of service, logging hours worked, distance mileage calculations, among others.
- Submit to a background check, employment history check, and a reference check.
- Must be able to perform all duties regardless of weather conditions unless otherwise noted.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 Years OTR experience driving similar equipment in various traffic and weather conditions.
Additional Details
Recent graduates for an accredited Truck Driving School may be eligible for our In-house Training Program.
Employment by Russell Stover is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Russell Stover is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED employer. Principals only please.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
