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Dht Inc

Owner Operator - Propane Division (Reese)

Dht Inc, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Overview DHT Group, based out of Reese, Michigan has been ensuring safety and satisfaction for over 40 years. DHT is hiring at all facilities with additional Michigan locations in Newport and Port Huron and also Bellefontaine, Ohio. DHT has grown to several divisions including Tanker, Gravel Train, Flatbed, Van, Excavating, and Landscape Supply. DHT also operates full-service repair facilities.

DHT is looking for Owner Operators to join our propane division. Our tanker division hauls propane, butane, and ammonia. We are licensed to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada. This position is

OTR

and requires a hazmat and tanker endorsement along with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Attach terminal hoses to the truck connections to pump propane into the tanker

Use permanent hoses attached to the filling ports or the hoses stored in the truck to unload the tanker

Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods

Complete all “pre-trip” requirements before each truck run and “post-trip” requirements at the end of each shift

Operates a powered industrial vehicle according to applicable state and federal transportation laws

Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations

Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals

Assists with loading and unloading of materials, using specialized equipment when warranted

Maintains work orders, signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to appropriate staff when delivery route is complete

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing at terminals and with Dispatch, Drivers, vendors, and customers

Arranges trailers in shipping yards for optimum loading patterns

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy

Compensation Package

Base rate of 70% of every load

Weekly pay settlements - paid direct deposit

Requirements

Licensed CDL Class A Driver

X endorsement

Must have an acceptable MVR

1+ year of tanker and/or hazmat driving experience strongly preferred

Subject to OTR - must be willing to work schedule (follows schedule of 5 days on 2 off unless on dedicated route)

Preferred Requirements

2+ years of tanker driving experience preferred

TWIC Card

Truck Requirements

Must be able to provide truck specs and pictures (Vin #, Model, Make, and Year)

Must be able to provide last DOT inspection paperwork

Must have or be willing to install a hydropak and full fenders

Truck must pass DOT inspection designated by DHT and be able to maintain those standards

We will provide you with an ELD system

Must have your own Bobtail insurance

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen

Must be able to pass a DOT physical

Must be a minimum of 21 years old

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