Truck Driver Student

Job Description

Location: Zanesville, OH

Student Pay: $800/week

Driver Pay: Starting pay up to $70K depending on experience and job type

Program Details:

Age Requirement: Must be 21 years or older

You love the open road. You’d rather see spectacular sunrises through your windshield than work in an office. If that sounds like you, join Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) to get behind the wheel.

You’ll make money as you train to get your Class A CDL license at an approved driving school or one of our in‑house programs. Once you have your CDL license and complete our training, you’ll be a best‑in‑class truck driver on the DTI team.

• Safely and efficiently operate DTI equipment to transport product
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and any other governing body
• For all jobs load and unload dry and temperature‑controlled goods
• Meet established company goals, including managing MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speed
• Read and understand DTI load paperwork and product and packaging descriptions
• Identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

• Class A CDL permit
• Ability to pass Class A CDL test within three attempts
• Ability to obtain Haz‑Mat and tanker endorsements (can be obtained during training)
• Ability to pass our physical ability test (PAT)
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language
• Safety‑first mindset

• High school diploma or GED

• We offer a traditional schedule to meet you and your family's needs (Learn more)
• DTI drivers work in all conditions and on weekdays, weekends, days, and nights
• Regular physical activity required for all jobs; must be able to safely lift on average 14 pounds and at most around 60 pounds
• Includes sitting, walking, or standing during work hours

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is the exclusive transportation affiliate of Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor. Our fleet consists of more than 1,500 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we’ve grown, we haven’t lost sight of caring for our best‑in‑class drivers. We’ve had zero layoffs in our company’s history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

As a family‑owned and‑operated company, DTI has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance, profit sharing bonuses, and CSA and MPG incentives.
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and profit‑sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities
• One week of vacation after six months and two weeks after 12 months

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co‑workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercising and promotes safe behaviors and showing unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

DTI believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. DTI will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.