Over the Road Professional Drivers
Western Transport, Inc. is a locally owned and operated, refrigerated, trucking company located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. We have been in business since 1963. We are looking for Over the Road drivers. Our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive pay, medical and dental benefits, 401(k) and 401(k) match, paid vacation (you start accruing the first day in your own truck), and company paid life insurance. We have pet and rider policies as well. We want to see you be successful and be able to afford all the things you need but also want.
Our Over the Road (OTR) drivers safely pick up and deliver refrigerated freight across the USA. YOU are the reason that we have everything we need/want. We are a contracted carrier who will keep you running. Don’t have a CDL? That is not a problem! We have a training program; give us a call and ask us about it. We would be happy to help you move into a financially rewarding career. Recently earned your CDL? We offer paid training to ensure you are ready to go out OTR on your own! Veteran driver? We have the miles to keep you trucking and the pay to keep you happy!
Western Transport, Inc.’s trucks touch ground in all 48 states throughout the year, though our main lanes are in the Mid-West and South. We are a no touch freight. We offer personalized, friendly dispatch that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our in-house shop maintains your late model equipment and our safety department prides itself in having the safest drivers on the road. Dispatch, The Shop, and Safety are all available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No outsourcing or speaking to someone you have never met because they only work nights and weekends. OTR Drivers must have a valid CDL A and DOT Med Card. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing following DOT guidelines. Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50+lbs.
Fill out an application on our website: Western Transport, Inc. Make sure you get a check mark at the end! Or give us a call at 208.529.9327 ext. 3, option 1.
Become one of our amazing and appreciated truck drivers! We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Duties
Drivers and dispatch plan what day and time that the driver is to report to the terminal. Dispatch determines the trip, load, and customer(s) to be serviced.
Driver determines the number of hours and distance he/she will cover for the day based on many variables: hours of service available, miles to cover, dispatch plans, weather, road conditions, and delivery schedules. Drive time per day average 8-10 hours, up to 11 hours.
Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspection of tractor and trailer.
Driver makes a daily call to dispatch to report location, hours worked the previous day, and load temps.
Driver follows predetermined route provided by dispatch.
Driver monitors truck, trailer, and cargo conditions throughout trip. He/she determines when to fuel and when and where to shut down for the day based on the trip plan. Breaks, meals, and fueling stops are planned and log entries are updated throughout the day. Any irregularities are reported to dispatch.
Upon returning to the terminal, the driver refuels his/her tractor and trailer and parks in the appropriate location. Driver completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
Driver reports to dispatch, returns trip envelope to accounting, and informs the shop of any equipment concerns.
Job Type Full-time
Salary $70,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Passenger ride along program
Pet rider program
Supplemental pay types
Bonus pay
Detention pay
Extra stop pay
Layover pay
Performance bonus
Passed DOT Inspection pay
Chaining pay
Referral bonus
Apply Online Western Transport, Inc.
Call us 208-529-9327 ext. 3, opt.1
