Class A CDL Linehaul Truck Driver (Sea)

Join WSL Services as a Class A CDL LINEHAUL Driver and experience a career where simplicity meets growth.

Depart our Kent terminal around 4:30/5pm, drive to Portland, swap trailers, and head back! 320 miles round trip. No touch freight!

Overview: As a Linehaul Driver, you will be responsible for transporting freight over long distances between terminals, ensuring safe and timely delivery while adhering to company policies and regulations. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the supply chain by transporting goods efficiently and reliably.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Pre and Post trip inspections, recording faults in ELD software, and providing written documentation of faults to management.

• Perform basic vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs.

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive delivery vehicles.

• Check weather conditions and road reports prior to departure.

• Minimize delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

• Comply with FMSCA and DOT regulations and obey all applicable traffic laws.

• Maintain detailed driving logs using ELD software.

• Confirm contents of loaded freight matches manifest.

• Ensure freight is properly secured to prevent breakage or damage.

• Safely and efficiently unload freight at assigned destinations.

• Obtain proof of delivery signatures upon completion of each delivery.

• Enhance customer relations by consistently delivering freight according to schedule and quickly addressing customer concerns.

• Immediately notify management of delivery issues.

• Always make safety a priority.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday


• Start time 4:30-5PM


• Arrive to Portland around 8/9PM


• Drop&hook, back to Kent around midnight

• Ability to work 40 hours or more per week.

Qualifications:

• Valid commercial driver's license Class A CDL

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience as a commercial truck driver, with a clean driving record and demonstrated commitment to safety.

• No license suspension, revocation for more than 30 days

• No violations of the following in the last 36 moth period prior to the date of hire:

• Conviction of an at fault accident

• Reckless driving in any motor vehicle

• No violation of the following for the last 60-month period prior to the date of hire:

• No DUI or reckless driving in and motor vehicle

• No violations of DOT drug or alcohol requirements/proof of SAP for any violations

• Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs) and other technology used for tracking hours of service and recording driver activity.

• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and industry best practices for cargo securement, vehicle inspection, and safe driving techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers, and coworkers.

• Physical stamina and ability to perform the duties of the job, including lifting, bending, and sitting for extended periods.

Compensation:

• $28-$30 per hour depending on experience