Auto Transport Truck Driver

Job Duties

• Expertly and safely operates a tractor truck, including maneuvering it through narrow passageways, negotiating narrow turn radii, etc.
• Loads and unloads vehicles onto and off of truck.
• Safely secures each vehicle on truck per manufacturer specifications, taking into consideration size and weight of load, and positioning vehicles so that load is within legal limits.
• Performs daily safety inspections on truck, prior to use, and reports any items in need of servicing.
• Provides maintenance reports per schedule.
• Receives and verifies freight against receiving documentation, notes discrepancies and damage and reports findings.
• Maintains radio contact with dispatcher.
• Maintains daily driving logs as mandated by state and federal regulations.
• Maintains interior and exterior cleanliness of truck.
• Fulfills all safety regulations and attends monthly safety meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to safely and competently perform job duties described above
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of recent Class A driving experience
• 2+ years of automobile hauling experience
• Valid Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) card
• State-issued commercial driver license: Class A with hazardous endorsements
• Meets all other D.O.T. qualification criteria for commercial truck drivers, as detailed in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including physical qualification criteria and substance abuse testing requirements.

Other Requirements

• DOT minimum age requirement of 21 as this is an interstate trucking position.
• Submission of 10-year MVR (from within last 30 days) required.
• No DUI or reckless driving convictions.
• No more than 2 points in last 12 months.
• No more than 3 points in last 36 months.
• No failure to appear (FTA) charges.
• No more than 1 “at fault” accident.

Physical Capabilities Required

• In the course of a workday a driver may repeat this process two to 5 times in 14 hours, delivering between 10 and 50 vehicles.
• Work performed outdoors, may include work in inclement weather conditions.
• Operate a manual transmission commercial vehicle competently and safely in broad range of road, weather, and traffic conditions.
• Safely lift and maneuver objects and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds frequently, on a daily basis.
• Climb up/down 8-10 feet, bend down, kneel down, crouch, squat, and twist as required to secure load.
• Safely execute overhead reaching and chain handling; wrench or pull on ratchets with up to 50 lbs. of pressure.
• Must be able to climb on transport, enter and exit vehicles being transported with reduced entry clearance (24”) frequently.
• Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Operate passenger vehicles with sufficient precision to complete damage-free loading, unloading from truck, parking.
• Stand, walk over uneven surface for distances up to 500 feet.