CDL A Flatbed - OTR

About the role

Operates inter-city truck or combination units for the transportation of freight between terminals, relay stations, and home terminals.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles and required parts and accessories.
• Ensures mechanical, safety, ELD, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Checks shipping papers for nature of load and special hazards, and verifies load methods.
• Inspects the load before and after for physical condition and matches with bills of lading.
• Verifies load-related documentation completeness and accuracy.
• Obtains receipts or signatures for services when required.
• Operates vehicles safely according to DOT, OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
• Pick-up and deliver freight as assigned, adjusting routes based on changing conditions.
• Loads and unloads trucks, or assists in loading/unloading, using special equipment.
• Secures equipment and freight for transport with appropriate materials.
• Communicates with support center and customers for instructions and reports delays/problems.
• Maintains a professional image and attitude at all times.

Requirements

• Required Intrastate and Interstate Driving Experience
• Clean driving record
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol screen
• Class A CDL License for state of residence
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License and Medical Certification
• Physical Demands: Stationary Position, Move/Traverse, Transport/Lifting, Exerting Force/Pushing, Ascend/Descend, Balancing, Position Self/Stooping, Position Self/Kneeling, Position Self/Crouching, Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeding, Communicate/Talking, Communicate/Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Coordination

Qualifications

• General knowledge of operation and safety of pallet jacks, liftgates, forklifts, etc.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to confirm loaded truck is within legal road weight restrictions.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures for transporting heavy equipment and wide loads.
• Ability to operate equipment such as Omnitracs, FMS, Electronic Logs, and telephones.
• Basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid.
• Subject to random DOT drug screening per FMCSA regulations.