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Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations.
As a Class A Long-Haul Driver, you will be responsible for servicing assigned Large Quantity (LQ) and Small Quantity (SQ) accounts, ensuring safe and compliant transport of medical waste while providing the highest level of customer service. This role supports same-day servicing with no sleepover routes, allowing drivers to complete routes and return the same day. You will manage routes efficiently, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with supervisors and dispatchers to resolve issues promptly. Paid training, company-provided uniforms, leading health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and Stay-On bonus make this a strong opportunity to grow within an essential, mission-driven industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete routine scheduled preventative maintenance across assigned facilities.
- Pick up and transport regulated medical waste safely according to all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Manage assigned LQ and SQ customer routes, ensuring timely and accurate service.
- Review and plan daily schedules using manifests, route sheets, and other documentation.
- Ensure customers’ waste is properly packaged and ready for transport.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, communicating issues to supervisors or dispatchers.
- Complete all required paperwork, including route documentation and DOT Driver Logs.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
- Communicate route changes, discrepancies, or non-routine situations to ensure smooth coverage.
- Operate a variety of vehicles including Dry Van 53’ trailers, Jockey and Roll-Off trucks, Manual Transmission, and Refrigerated Trailers (Reefer).
- Utilize ELD (Electronic Driver Log) systems for accurate reporting and compliance.
- Other duties as needed.
- Class A CDL required.
- Minimum of 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience.
- Proven experience with Dry Van 53’ trailers, Roll-Offs, Jockey trucks, manual transmission, and refrigerated trailers (Reefer).
- Valid DOT Medical Card.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle records check.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or handle containers and carts of varying weight (up to 300 pounds with proper equipment).
- Ability to exert up to 150 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
- May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
- Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including a background check and drug screening.
Why Join Sharps
Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.
EEO Statement
Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Come join the 2nd largest Medical Waste Service Provider in the country for an exciting position! We provide excellent customer service to local hospitals and healthcare professionals and represent one of the most prominent companies in the Medical Waste Industry. Join an economically stable industry that offers long-term career development across 35+ locations.
As a Class A Long-Haul Driver, you will be responsible for servicing assigned Large Quantity (LQ) and Small Quantity (SQ) accounts, ensuring safe and compliant transport of medical waste while providing the highest level of customer service. This role supports same-day servicing with no sleepover routes, allowing drivers to complete routes and return the same day. You will manage routes efficiently, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with supervisors and dispatchers to resolve issues promptly. Paid training, company-provided uniforms, leading health benefits, tuition reimbursement, vacation/PTO after 90 days, and Stay-On bonus make this a strong opportunity to grow within an essential, mission-driven industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete routine scheduled preventative maintenance across assigned facilities.
- Pick up and transport regulated medical waste safely according to all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Manage assigned LQ and SQ customer routes, ensuring timely and accurate service.
- Review and plan daily schedules using manifests, route sheets, and other documentation.
- Ensure customers’ waste is properly packaged and ready for transport.
- Deliver exceptional customer service, communicating issues to supervisors or dispatchers.
- Complete all required paperwork, including route documentation and DOT Driver Logs.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
- Communicate route changes, discrepancies, or non-routine situations to ensure smooth coverage.
- Operate a variety of vehicles including Dry Van 53’ trailers, Jockey and Roll-Off trucks, Manual Transmission, and Refrigerated Trailers (Reefer).
- Utilize ELD (Electronic Driver Log) systems for accurate reporting and compliance.
- Other duties as needed.
- Class A CDL required.
- Minimum of 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience.
- Proven experience with Dry Van 53’ trailers, Roll-Offs, Jockey trucks, manual transmission, and refrigerated trailers (Reefer).
- Valid DOT Medical Card.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle records check.
- Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or handle containers and carts of varying weight (up to 300 pounds with proper equipment).
- Ability to exert up to 150 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
- May require mandatory immunizations and credentialing based on customer requirements.
- Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including a background check and drug screening.
Why Join Sharps
Sharps Medical Waste Services offers a mission-driven, collaborative environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful operational impact. In this role, you will play a central part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting audits, and enabling data-driven decisions that help Sharps grow and scale responsibly. You will gain exposure to cross-functional operations and the opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes.
EEO Statement
Sharps Medical Waste Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in long haul truck driver jobs.
- Valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record and no major violations
- Minimum one to two years of verifiable OTR or long haul driving experience
- Knowledge of federal Hours of Service regulations and ELD operation
- Ability to pass DOT physical examination and drug and alcohol screening
- Experience with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection procedures
- Hazmat, Tanker, or Doubles endorsement preferred for specialized freight roles
Tips for Your Long Haul Truck Driver Job Search
List your CDL endorsements upfront
Put your CDL class and every endorsement you hold, Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles, right at the top of your resume. Recruiters filter by these instantly, and burying them in a job entry means you get screened out before anyone reads your experience.
Target loads that match your preferred lanes
Job postings vary significantly by home-time frequency, assigned versus slip-seat, and regional versus OTR. Filter for roles that name your preferred lane structure before applying so you are not chasing offers that do not fit your life schedule.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists long haul truck driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your clean safety record clearly
Carriers pull your MVR and PSP report before extending an offer. If your record is clean, state your violation-free years and DOT inspection history directly on your resume. Do not make a hiring manager hunt for the information that approves you fastest.
Prepare your logbook and ELD experience stories
Interviewers ask how you manage hours-of-service compliance under tight delivery windows. Walk through a specific situation where you rerouted or adjusted your dispatch plan to stay legal, stay on schedule, and communicate proactively with dispatch.
Negotiate home-time before you accept
Base pay is rarely the only lever. Carriers often have flexibility on guaranteed home-time days, layover pay, fuel bonus thresholds, and detention pay rates. Confirm each of these in writing before you sign a lease or employment agreement.
Long Haul Truck Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most long haul truck drivers?
The companies hiring the most long haul truck drivers right now include ByteDance, Pilot Flying J, and SAIC, with the largest share of openings in Utah, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts frequently with freight season, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture.
How many long haul truck driver jobs are remote?
About 33% of long haul truck driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The sub-areas closest to remote work are dispatch coordination, driver training roles, and safety compliance positions, which sometimes allow partial work-from-home arrangements.
How do you become a long haul truck driver?
Start by enrolling in a CDL training program at a community college or company-sponsored driving school, then pass the CDL knowledge tests and skills exam to earn your Class A license. After licensing, most carriers require you to complete an orientation period driving with an experienced trainer before dispatching solo. Building clean inspection reports early in your career accelerates your path to better-paying dedicated or specialized routes.
Can you get hired as a long haul truck driver with little experience?
Yes, many carriers run paid training programs specifically for new CDL holders or candidates who complete their sponsored CDL school. These programs typically pair you with a trainer for several weeks before you drive solo. Applying to carriers that advertise student driver or recent graduate programs gives you the best entry point without needing prior OTR miles on your record.
What does the long haul truck driver interview process look like?
The process usually starts with a phone or video screen where a recruiter reviews your license class, endorsements, and work history. That is followed by a background and MVR check, a DOT physical, and a drug screen. Some carriers add a yard skills test or a short road evaluation before extending a formal offer, particularly for flatbed or specialized freight positions.
Where can I find and apply to long haul truck driver jobs?
You can find and apply to long haul truck driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your CDL class, preferred lanes, and home-time needs, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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