The Driver is responsible for efficiently managing delivery routes within a 300-mile radius, ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods. Hours will vary based on the daily schedule. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
- Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
- Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit.
- Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination
- Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
- Ensure contents are properly to prevent breakage or damage
- Utilize a donkey or forklift for loading and unloading materials
- Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
- Ensure timely deliveries.
- Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times.
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs – Electronic logs a must
- Adhere to company rules and regulations.
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
- Comply with DOT regulations.
- Always make safety a priority
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid Class A driver’s license required.
- 1+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred.
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Must pass a background check and drug test.
- Skilled at driving large vehicles.
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
- Alert, focused, and detail oriented.
- Physically and mentally fit
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. at a time
- Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
- Proficient using GPS and other routing systems.
- Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
- Customer service skills and ability to represent the company in an appropriate manner.
BENEFITS
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) (with company matching)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
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