We are a 3rd generation flatbed trucking company providing logistics services tailored to our customer's specific need. Our goal is to get their freight from the shipper to the receiver safely, effectively, and in a timely manner.
Gaines Express operates 45 flatbed trucks with the intention of adding 10+ trucks every year. Our goal is to reach a fleet of 100 trucks to competitively keep up with customer demands while still maintaining our signature level of individual service.
Overview:
We are currently seeking dedicated Class A CDL drivers to join our team. We operate mostly on the east coast going no further west than Mississippi.
Driver Responsibilities:
- Safely operate and drive various types of trucks, including flatbed, tanker, dump truck, roll-off truck, and heavy equipment vehicles
- Transport goods over regional lanes following routes and schedules
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety
- Load and unload cargo using appropriate equipment
- Adhere to all traffic laws, FMCSA and DOT rules and regulations
- Maintain accurate driving logs and reports
Driver Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- At least 1 year of commercial driving experience
- Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record
- No more than three minor violations in the past 36 months
- Flatbed experience preferred (Strap, Tarp, Chains, Binders)
- Manual transmission experience preferred but not required
At Gaines Express our vision is to become not just a recognized player in the flatbed industry, but one of the best. Apply today to join the driving force behind our success!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid toll fees
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Detention pay
- Layover pay
- Safety bonus
- Signing bonus
- Tarp pay
Trucking driver type:
Trucking home time:
- Home bi-weekly
- Home weekends
- Home weekly
Trucking route:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road