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Onward Freight
Local CDL A Driver
Knoxville, USOn-sitePermanentFull-time
Posted Sep 16, 2026
Qualifications
- 24 months experience driving a tractor trailer in the past 5 years
- Valid Class A CDL, with a current DOT medical card
- 21 years of age or older
- Pass a road test
- Acceptable driving record per policy
- Acceptable responses to previous Employment Verifications
- Pass a background check, and pre-employment tests
- Safe driving record and continuous dedication to upholding high safety standards
- Safely drive a commercial motor vehicle (tractor and trailer)
- Value your safety, always comply with safety/operating policies and procedures
- Work well independently, and in a team setting
- Value a positive and respectful work environment
- Understand that delivering to our customers on-time keeps our company viable
- Complete deliveries on schedule and interface with customers effectively
- Follow company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same
- Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors and other associates to complete tasks
- Provide and inspire outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner
- Perform and document pre and post trip inspections and complete all necessary paperwork
- All other duties as assigned
- Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Maintain all DOT required licenses and documentation
- Able to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs. for touch freight positions
- Adhere to DOT Rules and Regulations
- Operate in a constant state of alertness, and safe manner
- Safely get in and out of the cab on your own
- Execute on-time pickup and deliveries
- Adhere to safety and quality standards on and off the road
- Interact in a positive and a professional manner with general public while delivering products to locations
- Be a positive, team player with a commitment to deliver to our customers promise, doing Whatever It Takes!
Role snapshot
Job type
Full-time
Required skills
Tractor-trailer operation (commercial motor vehicle operation)Class A CDL and DOT medical certification maintenanceKnowledge of DOT rules and regulationsPre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection and documentationDefensive and safe driving practicesOn-time delivery and route/time managementCustomer service and professional delivery interactionShipping paperwork and logbook managementTeamwork and ability to work independentlyManual material handling (lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs)Safety policy compliance and promotion of safe behaviorsSituational awareness and constant alertness while operating vehicle
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