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Rouse Trucking

CDL-A No-Touch Driver

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$1.3K - $1.6K/wk

Regional no-touch freight, approximately 50% drop and hook Home Time: Home every weekend with a 48 ... to every driver Drop-and-hook freight helping reduce delays No-touch freight and balanced ...

Rouse Trucking

CDL-A No-Touch Driver

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$1.3K - $1.6K/wk

Regional no-touch freight, approximately 50% drop and hook Home Time: Home every weekend with a 48 ... to every driver Drop-and-hook freight helping reduce delays No-touch freight and balanced ...

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What is the difference between Apprentice Driver Drop Hook vs Apprentice Driver Line Haul?

AspectApprentice Driver Drop HookApprentice Driver Line Haul
CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL)Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Work EnvironmentLocal deliveries, yard work, dropping and hooking trailersLong-distance, regional or national routes
Employer UsageFreight companies, local distribution centersTrucking companies, freight carriers
Search IntentDrop hook jobs, local CDL drivingLine haul jobs, long-distance trucking

Apprentice Driver Drop Hook involves local deliveries with trailer dropping and hooking at terminals, focusing on yard work. In contrast, Apprentice Driver Line Haul entails long-distance routes, transporting freight over regional or national distances. Both roles require a CDL and are common in freight and trucking industries, but they differ mainly in work environment and route length.

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Truck Driver CDL A - Drop and Hook Driver

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Lakin Tire West
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Lakin Tire Westexternal

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Class A CDL Driver – Drop & Hook

The Class A CDL Driver –Drop & Hook is responsible for the safe and timely pickup, transport, and delivery of tires using drop and hook operations. Routes are assigned by dispatch; drivers are responsible for managing daily transportation activities, maintaining professionalism at customer locations, and completing all required documentation accurately. This role requires strict compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and Liberty Tire Recycling safety and operational requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safely remove and transport tires from customer locations to designated Liberty Tire Recycling facilities or approved disposal sites.
  • Perform drop and hook trailer operations, including exchanging loaded and empty trailers at customer locations, company yards, and facilities.
  • Ensure all loads are properly secured and compliant with DOT and company safety requirements prior to transport.
  • Conduct required pre-trip, post-trip, and en-route inspections of assigned tractors and trailers; complete DVIRs and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
  • Accurately complete DOT logs, driver qualification documentation, bills of lading, manifests, and required company or customer paperwork.
  • Collect and transport payments from cash-only customers when required, in accordance with company cash-handling procedures.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and operational equipment at all times.
  • Navigate assigned routes using maps, GPS, and dispatch instructions while accounting for traffic, weather, and site conditions.
  • Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customers, tire stores, dispatch, and internal teams.
  • Follow all Liberty Tire Recycling safety policies, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
  • Assist with yard moves, trailer positioning, and other transportation-related tasks as assigned.
  • Perform additional duties as required to support waste tire removal operations.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
  • Ability to safely operate Class A equipment and perform drop and hook operations.
  • Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Clear and professional communication with dispatch, customers, and coworkers.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to inspections and equipment handling.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum age of 22 years old.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • Must meet all FMCSA driver qualification requirements.
  • Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record in compliance with DOT standards.
  • Minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience or equivalent Class A CDL driving experience.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

This role requires extended periods of driving, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and physical tasks associated with inspections, trailer handling, and waste tire removal operations.

Education and Experience:

  • Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

    • EEO Statement:

    Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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