Job Description
Overview
Apply online here: Home Time of 3 nights every week (Fri, Sat, Sun):-100% of our drivers are home every weekend-Drivers can take the trucks home, domiciled out of your home location-Home time the ENTIRE WEEKEND!!! (Over 48 hours - Friday evening until Monday morning)Comprehensive Benefits:-26 paid days off first year staring at $120.00 per day!!!-Benefits including insurance start your 1st day!!!-All benefits start day 1 including Cigna Health, Life, 401K, free short term disability. Dental and Vision plans also available.-10 paid Vacation days starting at $120.00 per day, time off pay increase after 1st year-10 paid Holidays starting at $120.00 per day, time off pay increase after 1st year-6 paid sick days starting at $120.00 per day, time off pay increase after 1st yearCompensation:- Top drivers earn up to $80,000 per year- Recent CPM increase and $2500.00 sign on bonus- Competitive - please call Brent at 314 542 7308 for more details- .02 CPM annual increase every year with positive review reaching the top CPM pay by end of 3rd year.Performance Compensation:-Mileage plus stop pay (loaded and empty miles paid the same on practical mileage from zip to zip)-1 pick 1 drop loads 99% of the time-A large percentage of freight is drop and hook-Quarterly Safety bonus and additional $50.00 clean inspection bonus-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with APU's equipped with Prepass and EZ pass.-PAID COMPANY SMART PHONES WITH DATA PLANAbout our team:-Metal Exchange Corporation well established Private Company since 1974 with 11 driving positions-Metal Exchange owns 6 physical manufacturing and warehouse facilities-Personalized dispatching with a family orientated attitude -- drivers are not just a truck number-Very low driver turnover - good place to have a career-Excellent CSA scores and safety first company-Our drivers are truly the cream of the crop...be part of an elite and respected team!!!
Responsibilities - Safely and efficiently operate a class 8 tractor and trailer combination. Comply with Federal, State, Local, FMCSA, DOT regulations and laws including hours of service. Comply with MEC Fleet internal policies.
- Maintain appropriate and accurate routing from pick up location to delivery location.
- Ensure appropriate in-network fuelings.
- Manually open and close trailer doors (Approx. 25-50 lbs). Secure doors with chain and binder (Approx. 25-50 lbs).
- Manually dolly up and down trailer dolly legs (Approx. 50-75 lbs.).
- Climb up fixed trailer ladder on the front of the trailer nose and use crank bar handle to physically roll or unroll manual trailer tarps (Approx. 75-100 lbs.).
- Manually swing multiple roof bow headers to one side of the trailer by removing a pin from a pin-and-hinge assembly and reinstalling (Approx. 75-100 lbs.).
- Perform manual brake adjustments on slack adjusters requiring squatting or kneeling under the trailer (Approx. 25-50 lbs).
- Perform manual sliding of trailer tandems by pulling trailer slider bar to release the tandem pins (Approx. 75-100 lbs).
- Inspect tractor and trailer during pre-trip and post-trip inspections. This requires squatting, kneeling, bending or crawling underneath the trailer. Any equipment repairs or defects report to Fleet Manager.
- Input load information into the Rand system accurately and timely. Actions include, but not limited to: arrival at shipper, loaded, arrival at consignee, empty, detention pay, trailer repair needed, time off request, etc.
- Utilize the tractor APU for any idling over 10 minutes including during 10 hr break.
- Utilize all hours of service, 11/14 hrs, on a daily basis unless extenuating circumstances (weather, sick, etc.)
- Maintain accurate daily driving logs to comply with DOT hours of service regulations.
- Organize and maintain driver paperwork in individual load envelopes.
- Address and work to resolve issues (log errors, missing load information, etc.) in a timely manner
- Provide excellent customer service to Metal Exchange customers. Communicate to MEC dispatch any customer feedback or concerns.
- Provide appropriate, consistent, and timely communication with internal and external customers including business units, customers, suppliers to ensure accurate processing of shipments
- Excellent communication required. (Ex. notifying dispatch when running behind)
- Consistent attendance required.
- Other physical miscellaneous duties that occur while completing the job.
Qualifications Must have:-Class "A" CDL-3 years of verifiable OTR experience-Good safety record-Pass DOT physical and drug screen-Meet all DOT requirements-Be able to meet the physical job duties-Good criminal record with no felonies
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About Us WHO WE ARE
Celebrating 50 years in 2024, MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals, primarily Aluminum. Enabled by our breadth of experience and deep expertise, we are proud to deliver top-quality products and services to customers across our family of brands - including Metal Exchange and Pennex.
But it's not just what we do that sets us apart, it's how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it's driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.
If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, MX Holdings may be the perfect place for you to grow your career.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email jobs@metalexchange.com.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Posted Min Pay Rate
USD $72,000.00/Yr.
Posted Max Pay Rate
USD $80,000.00/Yr.
Job Tags
Remote job, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation bonus, Night shift, Afternoon shift,