Driver Over the Road
Company: Patriot Transport
Location: Danville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain a current Class A CDL with Tanker
Vehicle (Tanker) endorsements. Operate and maintain records in
accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR),
Department of Transportation (DOT) and company policies as
required. Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state
laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
Detecting and eliminating or minimizing safety hazards; Maintaining
accurate records and logs Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in
the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer Drive
under both the DOT regulations and in compliance with company
policies Unload & load freight off/on trailers as required Couple
or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting
or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating
fifth-wheel locks. Operate a tractor/trailer combinations up to 14
consecutive hours, in all types of weather, while safely
transporting materials Climb ladders to inspect loads, ensuring
that cargo is secure. Perform vehicle inspections required under
section 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations.
Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking
refrigeration systems Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such
as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and
telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases,
supervisors, or other drivers. Provide excellent service to
customers Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions Ability to read,
interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations policies and/or
procedures Ability to safely climb and pull body weight in and out
of a tractor cab and trailer multiple times a day Ability to sit
for extended periods of time in a truck tractor Ability to safely
walk and stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces
that may be uneven or slippery Ability to reach (including above
your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as
necessary to perform the job duties. Ability to work a flexible
schedule and as many as 12-14 hours in a day, including any of the
shifts (day, evening, night and weekend). Lift freight and other
objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs
frequently and greater than 75 lbs occasionally) Ability to
connect/disconnect kingpin with an average weight/pull force of
approximately 75 lbs Ability to crank trailer landing gear up or
down to safely secure vehicles. Criminal Background History Subject
to Review Must Pass Pre-Employment DOT Physical/Drug Screen WORKING
CONDITIONS: Must be able to work in both a hot humid environment as
well as a cold, wet conditions for up to 12 hours at a time Must be
able to use repetitive reaching motions Must be able to stand for
extended periods of time Must be able to lift and carry up to 50
lbs on an a frequent basis, including lifting at shoulder level or
above Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs on an infrequent basis
PEOPLE SKILLS: Communicate clearly and concisely Possess
team-oriented attitude CORE VALUES: It may be an understatement to
say that we work every day to uphold our company’s core values.
Because being a servant leader, committed to relationships,
pioneering, results driven and tenacious are not just ideals we
work towards. We live them. We breathe them. These values are the
true essence of how we work and are in every product, service, and
opportunity we offer. Servant Leader to All – Humbly listening to
and serving our employees, customer, and suppliers Committed to
Relationships – Caring about the long-term well-being of our
employees, customers, and suppliers Pioneering – Using our industry
knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to connect our stakeholders to
innovative solutions Results-Driven – Having an intense desire to
go beyond what is expected Tenacious – Persevering in all that we
do OTR drivers are out 11 out of 14 days at a time
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