OTR Truck Driver - RedGuard

Redguard,LLC • Baytown, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Specialist (Over-the-Road Driver) is responsible for the safe and timely transport of blast-resistant and other industrial modular buildings to customer locations nationwide. This position involves frequent travel in 4–5 day segments, with occasional trips extending beyond 5 days and requiring overnight stays. Transportation Specialists coordinate with various departments to manage daily pickups and deliveries, ensuring all activity complies with DOT regulations and is completed on schedule. A strong focus on safety, equipment maintenance, and teamwork is essential. In addition, this role serves as a key representative of the company, working closely with customer Site Supervisors and our internal dispatch team to ensure a professional and seamless delivery experience.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 3+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years of flat-bed and oversize load experience (some units are 12’ wide).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certification [Medical Card].
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.
• Ability to travel in segments of 4-5 days and occasionally more than 5 days, overnight included.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC® card.
• Ability to read and understand oversize routes and permits.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Basic mechanical and maintenance on tractor and trailer.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• No restrictions on Class A driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a semi-truck and/or rollback according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintains logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from spotters and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Safely loads and unloads trailer, or help others with loading and unloading, using specialized equipment when warranted.
• Secures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Assists other departments when business is slow or when needed.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to supervisor and other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc® Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
• Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees