Truck Driver Job in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Do you love driving but hate being gone for weeks on end? Are you serious about safety but want the ability to earn more without pushing past the limits? The Forward Group, Inc. is rapidly growing and looking for reliable, motivated Class A CDL drivers to join our team! We want you- the professional who excels at on-time delivery and attention to detail, to work with us and develop your career with a company that understands we are only as good as our team members! What you’ll do: Play a key role in delighting our customers through accurate deliveries within the local area; our routes are roughly 300-500 miles round trip. Place safety first with the help of the latest trucks and a full set of technology to keep you moving Forward. Pay attention to detail and accurately use ELD/GPS/etc. to ensure compliance and keep everyone safe. We run 13 hour shifts and our deliveries vary from drop and hook only to live loads- 100% No Touch Freight. Full Time is 3 days/week! What we’ll do: Have you home at the end of each shift Pay you for every hour on the clock, whether driving or sitting still- $22/hr with OT available Provide industry leading Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options Provide PTO starting at 80 hours/year Provide 401k with company matching Provide year round, stable work you can rely on Treat you with the respect you deserve and keep your safety as our priority What you’ll need: Must be at least 23 years old with a valid Class A Commercial Driver License Clean Motor Vehicle Record and a good DAC report An updated DOT Medical Card Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen The ability to work with a team and complete the mission The ability to effectively use handheld technology and smart phone apps The ability to work 13-14 HR shifts while driving a Class A tractor with 53’ dry van trailer, driving up to 11 Hours/day The ability to raise/lower landing gear on trailers, manually pull kingpin releases, and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections The ability to remain awake, alert, and oriented while in sitting or standing positions through the duration of your shift We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.