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Barney Castle Oil

Driver - Night Transport

Shelby, MI · On-site

Overview DRIVER - NIGHT TRANSPORT Full-Time Hours + Competitve Benefit Package $2/hour Night ... operating heavy haul equipment. Benefits: Our team members enjoy insurances including Medical ...

Workbox Staffing

Forklift Operator

Sparta, MI

$18/hr

Forklift Operator Location: Sparta, MI Shift: 1st Shift Pay: $18.00 per hour Job Summary Are you an ... In this role, you'll support warehouse operations by safely transporting materials, managing ...

Cardinal Services

Forklift Operator

Lansing, MI · On-site

$16/hr

Forklift Operator Pay: $16.00 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8:30 AM ... Transport products throughout the distribution center and accurately place inventory into bulk ...

US Staffing Agency

Forklift Operator | Brembo

Homer, MI · On-site

$19.35/hr

Transporting materials to different locations within the facility. * Optimizing loads to ensure ... Requirements for the Forklift Operator: * Background Requirements: Clean, non violent felonies ...

Career Connections Inc

Robot Operator

Pontiac, MI

$18 - $19/hr

We are hiring Robot Operators for a newly renovated heat treat facility. This is a full-time ... transportation and dependable attendance Schedule: 30-Minute Paid Lunch Breaks! 1st Shift: Monday ...

R+L Carriers

Forklift Operator FT

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Forklift Operator Full-Time, 2nd shift, (M-F 3PM-1130PM) R+L Carriers has an immediate need for ... Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide ...

Howmet Aerospace

CVD Operator

Whitehall, MI · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

The Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Operator is a member of our production team and is responsible ... canisters, transporting baskets to different locations, and replacing caustic barrels. This ...

Altom Transport, Inc

Owner Operator

Monroe, MI · On-site

Owner Operator Driver Altom Transport is a family-owned company built on trust, safety, and service. With over 10 strategic terminals and operations across 49 states and Canada, we specialize in the ...

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What is a transport operator?

Transport Operators are professionals responsible for the movement of goods and people from one location to another using various modes of transport, such as trucks, trains, ships, or planes. Their duties often include operating vehicles or equipment, planning routes, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations, and sometimes coordinating schedules and logistics. They play a crucial role in supply chains and public transportation systems, helping to ensure timely and efficient delivery or transit. Depending on the industry, Transport Operators may also handle documentation, inspect vehicles, and communicate with clients or dispatchers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transport operator?

To thrive as a Transport Operator, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and a thorough understanding of transportation regulations. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, fleet management software, and vehicle maintenance procedures is typically required. Strong time management, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help operators manage schedules and coordinate with dispatchers and clients. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and reliable transportation of goods or passengers while meeting regulatory and customer expectations.

What are some common challenges transport operators face when coordinating shipments, and how can these be managed effectively?

Transport Operators often encounter challenges such as delays due to traffic, weather conditions, or last-minute changes in delivery schedules. Effective communication with drivers, logistics partners, and customers is crucial to quickly address these issues. Utilizing modern transportation management systems can also help streamline route planning, track shipments in real-time, and anticipate potential disruptions. Building strong relationships with team members and external partners further supports smoother operations and problem-solving.
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Infographic showing various Transport Operator job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Driver - Night Transport

Scottville, MI

Blarney Castle Oil Co
Retail • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

TRANSPORT NIGHT DRIVER

FULL TIME HOURS + COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

LOCALLY DISPATCHED AND SLEEP AT HOME

POSITION BASED OUT OF SCOTTVILLE, MICHIGAN


Who is Blarney Castle Oil Co.? Blarney Castle Oil Co. is the heart of retail Convenience Store operations in Michigan, as well as the Midwest's largest petroleum distributor! We’re family-owned, and have grown up in Michigan since our founding in 1933. Today we’re delighted to have over 1,800 experienced and fun team members across the state, each impacting and helping to drive our business forward.

Role Responsibilities: Your role as a transport driver is crucial to our business! You are delivering an essential product to company and Blarney Castle customer locations, while helping build and maintain our customer relationships. As a transport driver, our service areas are local in nature within a 100 mile radius, with local dispatchers planning your routes. Our business is Michigan based, which means no OTR driving and sleeping at home. Please be comfortable communicating clearly and professionaly. A focus on small details and directions will be key, since ensuring accurate electronic log records and driver sheets will be a daily task. Keeping safety a focus under Federal and State DOT Regulations will be crucial to the safety of yourself and others. You’ll want to take pride in your vehicle by maintaining its basic needs and performing pre-and-post trip inspections. The majority of our fleet is equipped with 13 speed manual transmissions. 

Class A Commercial Driver’s License, Air Brake, Tanker, and HAZMAT endorsements are required, along with at least 2 years of experience operating heavy haul equipment.

Benefits: Our team members enjoy insurances including Medical & Prescription plan coverages, FSA/HSA, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurances, Hospitalization, Accident and Critical Illness, PTO, Tuition Assistance Programs, Employee Assistance Plan, Identity Theft Protection, and Home Heating Discounts.

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