Daimler Truck Long Haul Team Driver -Test Fleet

Daimler Truck Test Fleet is a Sleeper Team/Long-haul fleet operation that transports critical freight between Portland OR, Texas and North Carolina (Drop and Hook) to support the supply chain that keeps our Truck Plants running. This is a sleeper fleet, 2 drivers per truck, transporting expedited material. Test Fleet also facilities DTNA Engineering in testing and customer experience feedback to help make our products best in class.

Looking for experienced long-haul drivers of Class A vehicles, with sleeper team/long-haul experience, familiarity and skills with winter driving, and a strong sense of comradery and teamwork.

This is a Teamsters Local 81 position. The driver will partner with a sleeper team driver in the Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) Test Fleet to support our Truck Manufacturing Plants and Consolidation Centers. This position will start out as a Casual driver, with further opportunity to expand into the Test Fleet full-time.

Potential for Success

• Long-Term Job Security Opportunity
• Helping to Develop Tomorrow’s Trucks with Engineering
• Aid Marketing by Helping to Drive Brand & Technology Awareness
• Cultivation of the Digital Future of Trucking

• Maintain strong partnership with sleeper team partner and fleet.
• Fill out pre/post trip inspections, trip paperwork, and Electronic Driver Logs
• Safely and reliably, drive a Class A Freightliner or Western Star between Portland, OR, NC (Charlotte/Gastonia/Gaffney), and TX (Laredo/Del Rio).
• Problem solve: Work your contacts within fleet, cross-docks, and maintenance providers when challenges occur.
• Review, read, and understand Manifests and Bill of Ladings.
• Identify potentially hazardous situations.
• Maneuver truck and trailer in tight areas.
• Understand and adhere to DOT & Governmental rules and regulations relevant to over the road transportation.
• Use experience and best judgement to make smart field decisions about route changes and other variables to get the job done.
• Communicate effectively with fleet support team to ensure proper tracking of loads, and health of our routes/equipment.
• Take pride in our fleet, and our brand, capturing customer experience on the road for engineering to use to improve our vehicles.

• 5+ Years of Long Haul Class A-CDL “Team” Driving experience required.
• 5+ Years of Sleeper Class A-CDL “Sleeper Team” Driving experience required.
• Winter Driving experience required.
• Understanding of driver regulations and Hours of Service required.
• Clear history of accidents required.
• An attached resume is required.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Class A- CDL required.

• 5+ Years of Sleeper Class A-CDL Team Driving experience preferred.
• Hazardous Material Certified preferred (with ability of obtaining within the three month)

Portland, OR US Onsite

• This position is not open for visa sponsorship or to existing visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans