Truck Escort Driver

Truck Escort Driver

Onsite 100% in Marshall, MI

Schedule: Monday – Saturday, 8AM – 3PM. Note: This is set to be a long-term temporary assignment.

Position Overview/Job Description: The Truck Escort Driver is responsible for safely escorting trucks to ensure safe passage through a plant, adhering to speed limit requirements, and preventing accidents. 

Responsibilities:

• Safely guide trucks and vehicles to their destination, ensuring they comply with local and state regulations.
• Position escort vehicles in front and/or behind the truck to direct traffic, manage road hazards, and avoid collisions.
• Review and plan the safest and most efficient route.
• Use vehicles and signage to manage and control traffic around the truck.
• Act as a warning to other drivers and provide safe passage through areas with potential hazards.
• Maintain communication with the truck driver and other escort personnel using two-way radios or mobile devices.
• Ensure all safety measures are followed, including flagging vehicles, setting up warning signs, and alerting other drivers of the oversized load.
• Verify that all necessary permits, paperwork, and legal documentation for the load are in place and up to date.
• Monitor road conditions and make adjustments to the escort plan as needed.
• Provide guidance for difficult maneuvers, such as making tight turns, going through low-clearance areas, or crossing bridges.

Qualifications:  

• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Utilize your personal vehicle on site (gas will be reimbursed).
• Obtain personal PPE (a stipend is available for those without PPE).
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including speed limits, onsite. 

Salary/Hourly Rate: Depending on experience. 

Company Overview: Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, GT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. and GT Worldwide Transport, Inc. have developed into leading providers of logistics and transportation services to a variety of industries by utilizing our unique ability to deploy company assets and our partners' strengths on behalf of our customers. Relying on years of industry experience, GT moves tens of thousands of shipments per year. Our capabilities are supported and enhanced by a proprietary suite of systems and technologies which provide centralized visibility and control of customer loads.