Truck Driver Cdl A (Regional)
Job Description
Job Detail
- Responsible to safely drive commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated route to deliver products as per delivery schedule, in accordance with all current DOT rules and regulations; regularly make out-of-town deliveries
- Maintain DOT drivers logbook or electronic logging device (onboard computer) and other delivery documentation
- Assist to unload truck/trailers at each delivery location and verify correct products are delivered and obtain delivery confirmation and customer signature
- Inform management of any deviations and/or invoice discrepancies; pickup of damaged goods and customer returns; ensure necessary paperwork is completed and relevant documents are attached
- Report any unsafe unloading conditions at delivery location to dispatcher/supervisor
- Perform pre-post trip inspection on vehicle before every run to ensure all mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working condition and in accordance to DOT regulations
- Responsible to perform pre-trip duties such as to review driver itinerary and check route details for assigned deliveries; check customer invoices, move tractors to the loading dock to attach the preloaded trailers and if necessary, maintain required trailer temperature
- Responsible to perform post-trip duties such as to unload damaged, customer returns products and ensure necessary paperwork is attached; unhook and secure the trailer; refill fuel; park and secure the tractor and hand truck; complete DOT logs and record all deliveries/pickup made, reconcile records with the appropriate company representative as required
- Perform simple vehicle maintenance (i
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- clean interiors and exteriors, take vehicle for state inspection, filling tires with air, etc
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- Report damage and/or repair requirements; coordinate with the dispatcher/supervisor to accomplish routine vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Provide quality customer service at every delivery location; note and report issues and complaints received about schedules and quality of service to dispatcher/ supervisor for resolution
- Additional responsibilities be assigned as needed
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Here’s What You’ll Need
High school diploma or GED (preferred) - Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (required)
- Six Months or at least 50,000 miles of all seasons commercial driving experience (required)
- Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug test, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug test
- Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week including nights and weekends
- Good communication skills: ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Good organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to read maps, route schedules, and operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions
- Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines
- Must be flexible working in shifts including evenings and weekends
- Ability to work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicles
- Ability to operate global positioning systems (GPS) /Electronic On-Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch
- Basic computer skills preferred
- Ability to travel with overnights on occasion
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Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job - Reasonable accommodations be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently during loading and unloading (average case weight of 18- 7 pounds, 83% of cases are less than 30 pounds)
- Must be able to push and pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds
- The employee is required to sit up to eleven hours per day and climb in and out of tractor and trailer often
- Overnight travel be required
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a vehicle environment and is exposed to outside weather conditions frequently, including load/unload in extreme weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment us usually low to moderate, but is occasionally moderate to high
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