Owner Operator Truck Driver

Company: Florida Rock & Tank Lines, Inc.
Location: Zephyrhills
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

If you own your tractor and are looking for a stable, local freight opportunity, take a look at the new percentage pay and excellent advantages Florida Rock & Tank Lines offers!

CDL-A Independent Contractors will be delivering petroleum, chemical or dry bulk 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?

* NEW 68% of linehaul pay! * Multi-Driver/Tractor opportunities * Home DAILY! * 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 settlements

Tractor 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 speed

Independent Contractor / Owner Operator CDL-A Truck Driver Eligibility:

* Only the owner of the tractor or authorized drivers are allowed to drive the IC tractor. * Be at least 23 years of age. * 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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