Hotshot CDL Transport Driver

Location: Deltak Manufacturing Inc. – 39455 John Lanier Rd, Walker, LA
Employment Type: Full-Time, At-Will, Safety-Sensitive
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D

Job Summary

Deltak Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Hotshot CDL Transport Driver to support delivery operations and assist with general shop responsibilities when not on the road. This role requires a dependable, safety-focused driver with extensive experience operating Class A combination vehicles, loading/unloading materials, and hauling flatbed/gooseneck/hotshot trailers.

This is a dual-function role: primary duties include transport work, and secondary duties include helping with shop tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Make deliveries as needed for customer and company requirements
• Arrive early or work extended hours when necessary to meet customer demands
• Load and unload materials and equipment
• Secure loads properly using chains, straps, tarps, and other required equipment
• Perform delivery duties using hotshot, flatbed, or gooseneck trailers
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers
• Maintain logs, inspection records, fuel documentation, and related paperwork
• Keep vehicles and trailers clean and in proper operating condition
• Wear proper PPE and follow all company safety protocols
• When not driving, perform various shop duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience driving a Class A Combination Vehicle (GCWR or GCW of 26,001+ lbs with a towed unit over 10,000 lbs)
• Minimum 10 years of experience loading and unloading materials or equipment
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Minimum 10 years of experience operating a forklift for loading/unloading material and equipment
• Experience with hotshot, flatbed, or gooseneck hauling
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, weight limits, and safe load securement
• Clean driving record with strong safety habits

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, alcohol test, and physical exam
• Ability to stand and walk throughout an 8–10 hour shift
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors in year-round weather, including rain
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs routinely and up to 75 lbs occasionally while utilizing all proper lifting procedures and practices
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to wear all required PPE for the position

This role offers a opportunity for an experienced driver who values safety, reliability, and teamwork. You will play an important part in supporting both transport operations and day-to-day shop workflow within a growing manufacturing environment.