Class A CDL OTR Driver

Department: Over the Road Trucking

Reports to: Assistant Traffic Manager

Job Summary:

As a Class A CDL OTR Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery and pickup of goods at various locations across the country. You will be tasked with driving and maintaining trucks that will be assigned to you, as well as working closely with our team of dispatchers who are planning routes and tracking deliveries. The ideal Class A CDL OTR Driver adheres to American Furniture Warehouse’s quality expectations and standards and is committed to under promising and over delivering to our customers. 

Why Drive for AFW?

• HOME WEEKLY with 34-48 hours of home time.
• Weekly payroll.
• Average yearly pay is between $65,000 to $90,000 per year.
• Pay starting at $.55-.57 CPM (rate determined by experience).
• Average miles per year is 118K to 150K with 3,000 or more miles per week.
• Individual and family medical plans, paid time off, and 401(k) benefits. 
• Family owned with family values.

• Most of our loads are drop and hook; 98% no-touch freight, Trips are pre-planned/scheduled.

   

• We do not depend on another customer’s freight to get you home. We haul our own freight.
• No waiting at truck stops for loads. Out and back!
• Paid orientation.
• Dogs are allowed if the tractor is kept clean and odor free, no cats.
• Detention and layover pay.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for delivering our products in a safe, timely and accurate manner, along with meeting and controlling operational goals and timelines. 

• Operate trucks requiring an appropriate CDL license (e.g., performing basic functions like driving forwards, driving backwards, or maneuvering in tight spaces, etc.) 

• Transport and deliver goods in accordance with the schedule as determined by the dispatcher/Traffic Manager. 

• Complies with internal process and procedures as well as all local and federally regulated requirements including DOT and OSHA
• Verifying log information and entering all data into application (Omnitracs) to include hours of service. 

• Operate truck and trailer units in a safe manner. Report any vehicle problems and defects to the Garage department.

• Comply with all state, local and national Department of Transportation standards and regulations while maintaining a good driving record. 

• Reinforce the American Furniture Warehouse high standards of customer service by consistently delivering orders on time and in a courteous and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDL with at least one year of recent OTR experience with similar equipment. 
• No major FMCSA violations.
• Clean MVR with no at-fault D.O.T reportable accidents within the last three years.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission and have no CDL restrictions related to transmission. 
• Must be able to maintain a CDL.  
• Must be based / live near American Furniture Warehouse locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area.  

Supervision Given and Received:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position is supervised directly by the Assistant Traffic Manager and or Traffic Manager.  

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Have a strong independent work ethic.

• Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success

• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Computer Skills: 

Basic computer skills required. 

Certificates and Licenses: 

Class A CDL without restrictions.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED is preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Physical Demands:

• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas. 

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.

• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back. 

• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
• Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long. 

• Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!