Job Description

******Class A CDL Road Driver******

Class A CDL Road Driver (Nashville, TN)

Road Drivers operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended times over long distances. The Top 5 Reasons to be a YRC Freight Road Driver:

1. Full paid health care benefits and vacation time
2. All equipment is provided and maintained by the company
3. Daily dispatches for non-team drivers with minimum away from home time
4. Union contract pay rates up to 52 cents a mile
5. Our stature as a Fortune 500, unionized company

Call 855-DRV-4YRC to speak to a driver recruiter. Responsibilities: Road Drivers obtain their assignments and inspect their loads, paperwork, and the equipment prior to leaving the facility. Road Drivers operate commercial motor vehicles in urban, suburban, and rural areas in all weather conditions to transport freight from point to point. Road Drivers are required to drop and hook trailers and to change configuration of the equipment they are driving. Road Drivers share responsibility regarding the maintenance of equipment and the keeping of driving records. Road Drivers improve and update their professional skills on an ongoing basis. Qualifications:

1. One-year experience driving similar equipment in various traffic and weather conditions or graduation from company approved training program.
2. Age 21.
3. Record of safe and competent driving as demonstrated on state Motor Vehicle Record.
4. Valid Class A CDL with doubles/triples, Hazmat, and tank endorsements.
5. Must be willing to work any shift and day of the week.
6. Ability to record applicable freight information on bill of lading.
7. Ability to match information on freight bill with description on bill of lading.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary -- first year average earning potential $50,000-60,000/year!
• Overtime pay for all hours worked greater than 8/day and 40/week
• Opportunity for Full Time Work
• Company Paid Health & Welfare -- at no cost to the employee
  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Direct Deposit
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Days
  • 5% Wage Increase after 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

YRC Freight is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans