CDL-A Owner Operator Truck Driver

Company: Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

If you own your tractor and are looking for a stable, local freight opportunity, take a look at the new weekly pay and excellent advantages Florida Rock & Tank Lines offers!CDL-A Independent Contractors will be delivering petroleum products to commercial and industrial customers in the Southeast region. In addition to stable freight, we offer a comprehensive independent contractor / owner operator support program designed so you can succeed in safety, maintenance and profitability in your business.Why Join the FRTL Team?

• Average up to $3,100 / week (varies by location)
  • Average $2.84 CPM
  • 68% of linehaul pay
  • Home Daily!
  • Multi-Driver/Tractor opportunities
  • Comprehensive Benefits Program offered by 3rd party
  • Very stable, essential year-round freight
  • Tank truck industry leader
  • PeopleNet tanker workflow & electronic logs
  • Discounted fuel & tires
  • Permit and fuel tax filing
  • No cost auto liability insurance while under dispatch
  • Operate under FRTL DOT authority
  • Parking at FRTL terminal or approved domicile location
  • 100% Fuel Surcharge
  • Weekly settlementsTractor Requirements:
    • Tractor age not to exceed 10 years
    • Must be in compliance with DOT Annual Inspection criteria
    • No frame modifications
    • Exhaust system mufflers and heat shields
    • Professional appearance
    • Windshields and cab must be free of accessories which obstructs driver s vision
    • Maximum 20,000lbs including driver and fuel
    • Highest point not to exceed 11 6
    • Wheelbase of 185 to 220
    • ECM set at 65mph maximum speedIndependent Contractor / Owner Operator CDL-A Truck Driver Eligibility:
      • Only the owner of the tractor or authorized drivers are allowed to drive the IC tractor.
      • Possess a valid CDL-A with Tanker Endorsement, HazMat for petroleum & chemical. (May apply without endorsements but must obtain prior to execution of contract) issued by resident state of the driver.
      • One year verifiable tractor-trailer experience
      • No record of a driver's license suspension or revocation as a result of traffic violations for more than 30 days during the 3-year period prior to the date of hire. Suspensions for Failure to Appear, failure to meet financial responsibility laws, or Non-Moving Violation Convictions are excluded.
      • No record of citation or conviction for the violations listed below in any motor vehicle during the 3-year period prior to the date of hire, excluding item a .
      • Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in previous 10 years.
      • Refusal to take a test required by an implied consent of similar law.
      • Reckless homicide or involuntary manslaughter.
      • Operating while under suspension or revocation.
      • Leaving the scene of an accident or revocation.
      • Speed exhibition, contest, or drag race.
      • Use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony.
      • Assault with a motor vehicle.
      • Reckless driving or careless endangerment.
      • Operating a motor vehicle without permission of the owner.
      • Fleeing or eluding a police officer.
      • Speeding in excess of 25mph of the posted speed limit.
        • No record of convictions in any motor vehicle for more than two motor vehicle violations during the 3-year period prior to the date of hire.
        • Meet all requirements as outlined in the Department of Transportation, CFR 49, Part 391.1 (a)
        • No more than one at-fault accident and one moving violation conviction in the last three years.
        • Be able to pass DOT physical and NIDA pre-contract drug test.
        • No controlled substance conviction or positive drug test in the last 10 years
        • Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to understand highway signs/signals and complete required reports and records.

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