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Non- DOT Driver

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Non-DOT Driver Total Safety is looking for a Non-DOT Driver to join their safety conscious team! The Non-DOT Driver drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload ...

Non- DOT Driver

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Non-DOT Driver Total Safety is looking for a Non-DOT Driver to join their safety conscious team! The Non-DOT Driver drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload ...

Non- DOT Driver

Gonzales, LA

$15.25 - $19/hr

The Non-DOT Driver Drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload equipment and supplies to and from job sites and customer locations. Complies with current DOT ...

Non- DOT Driver

Gonzales, LA

$15.25 - $19/hr

The Non-DOT Driver Drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload equipment and supplies to and from job sites and customer locations. Complies with current DOT ...

Non- DOT Driver

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

The Non-DOT Driver Drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload equipment and supplies to and from job sites and customer locations. Complies with current DOT ...

Must possess a valid California Class C Drivers license and clean drivers record. * Must be able to pass a criminal background check * Complete all Salvation Army training, including, but not limited ...

Yard Driver Non DOT

Gainesville, GA · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Yard Driver (Non-Dot) Xpedient is a full-service 3rd party logistics provider. We have experience helping a diverse client base in warehousing services, transportation management, supply chain ...

Summary The Yard Driver (NON-DOT) is responsible for safely and efficiently moving trailers in and out of dock doors, staging trailers in the yard, and supporting warehouse operations. This is not a ...

Driver Non DOT

Moline, IL · On-site

$24.58/hr

North Cedar Trucking is looking for a Class B driver hauling US Mail in the Quad Cities area. This position is full time. Drivers would cover mail routes as a split shift in the morning and afternoon ...

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How much do non dot driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for non dot driver in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a non DOT driver?

A Non DOT Driver is a professional driver whose job does not require compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. These drivers typically operate vehicles that do not exceed certain weight limits (usually under 10,001 pounds) and do not transport hazardous materials or passengers in numbers that trigger DOT oversight. Common Non DOT Driver roles include delivery drivers, courier drivers, and some local service vehicle operators. Unlike DOT-regulated drivers, Non DOT Drivers are not required to undergo DOT physicals or maintain specific driving logs. However, they must still follow all state and local traffic laws and employer safety policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a non DOT driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Non DOT Driver, you need a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and basic knowledge of safe driving practices. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, route planning software, and sometimes handheld delivery scanners is typically required. Excellent time management, customer service skills, and reliability help set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualities ensure timely, safe, and courteous deliveries, which are crucial for customer satisfaction and company reputation.

What are some common challenges faced by non DOT drivers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Non-DOT Drivers often face challenges such as managing tight delivery schedules, navigating urban or congested areas, and ensuring proper documentation for deliveries. Unlike DOT-regulated drivers, they may handle multiple stops and interact with a variety of clients throughout the day. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and being adaptable to last-minute changes are essential for success in this role. Employers typically provide route planning tools and ongoing training to support drivers and help them overcome these challenges.

What is the difference between Non Dot Driver vs Truck Driver?

AspectNon Dot DriverTruck Driver
CredentialsDriver's license, possibly CDL depending on cargoCommercial Driver's License (CDL)
Work EnvironmentLocal deliveries, often within city or regional areasLong-haul or regional routes, often interstate
Employer & IndustryDelivery companies, local businessesLogistics, freight, transportation industries
Search & ComparisonOften compared for local delivery rolesCompared for long-distance freight jobs

Non Dot Drivers typically handle local deliveries within cities or regions and may not require a CDL, while Truck Drivers often operate long-distance routes requiring a CDL. Both roles are essential in the transportation industry but differ mainly in scope, credentials, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Non Dot Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,171 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Non- DOT Driver

Total Safety

Gonzales, LA • On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Other

Posted 26 days ago


Total Safety rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 37 rated health and safety providers


Job description

Non-DOT Driver

Total Safety is looking for a Non-DOT Driver to join their safety conscious team! The Non-DOT Driver drives a commercial truck and a variety of trailers to pick up, haul and unload equipment and supplies to and from job sites and customer locations. Complies with current DOT regulations.

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:

  • Provides timely delivery and pick-up to and from designated customer locations. Makes changes, and records transactions on field tickets.
  • When picking up equipment, inspects for damage and/or excessive wear and notes accordingly.
  • Completes all documentation associated with delivery and pickup in a timely and accurate manner and obtains signature from customer so that proper invoicing and documentation can be provided to customer.
  • Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer. Performs regular inspections, not less than weekly of all assigned vehicles to insure that all required safety and preventative maintenance measures have been executed and documented.
  • Assists others in facility including stocking shelves with clean, tested and ready to use equipment and pulling, staging and loading customer orders onto trucks for delivery. Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Assists others as needed. May need to perform emergency roadside repairs.

Qualifications:

  • Forklift experience preferred.
  • Valid driver's license (non-CDL) from state of residence and valid proof of vehicle insurance.
  • Must possess good driving record and be insurable for Total Safety vehicle insurance while driving company truck.
  • Must pass internal forklift training and certification.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to pull, stage and load customer orders for delivery.
  • Ability to perform basic cleaning and maintenance on vehicle and trailers and basic roadside repair in an emergency.
  • Must quickly become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions).
  • Ability to complete routine reports and shipping/delivery paperwork.
  • Second language is a plus.
  • Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily. Some contact with other facility personnel to furnish and obtain information.
  • Customer contact. Must use courtesy and tact.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Shop, yard, traffic and customer environments. May be frequently exposed to wet, humid weather conditions and vibration. Shop, plant and highway traffic. High pressure, chemicals, shop traffic. The noise level in work environment is usually moderate.

Reporting Relationships:

Complexity of Duties and Decisions: Duties involve the use of several procedures or processes and generally have predetermined standards. Uses some judgement to arrange job details in order to achieve pre-determined objectives. Requires some ability to analyze and resolve problems. May suggest process improvements.

Authority:

Direct supervision: Specific instructions are given on assignments or follows written or verbal instructions and established procedures and standard practice to perform assigned tasks.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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