CDL A Local Flatbed Shuttle- Michigan City (Evenings)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles and required parts and accessories to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Ensures mechanical, safety, ELD, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Checks shipping papers for nature of load and any special hazards, and inspects the load before and after.
• Verifies load-related documentation completeness and accuracy.
• Obtains receipts or signatures for services when required.
• Operates vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations, company rules, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifies instructions and routes.
• Pick-up and deliver freight as required as assigned.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, GPS equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
• Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure no damage.
• Maneuver tractor trailers into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Hook and unhook trailers as required.
• Collect freight charges (COD’s) and deliver as instructed.
• Match, count and verify freight with bills of lading and manifest.
• Confirm freight condition and check for damage, noting any exceptions in writing.
• Secure equipment and freight for transport with tarps, chains, binders, webbing or straps.
• Present a professional image and attitude to colleagues, clients, and client's customers at all times.
• Communicate with the Support Center and customers for instructions and report delays or problems.
• Possess and utilize area map books as applicable.
• Perform general clean up (e.g. truck and trailer interior).
• Report all defects, accidents, traffic violations, damage or injuries involving driver or equipment immediately.
• Maintain Driver’s Record of Duty Status (driver’s log) in accordance with DOT, state, and federal regulations.
• Possess general knowledge of operation and safety of pallet jacks, liftgates, forklifts, etc.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Confirm loaded truck is within legal road weight restrictions.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting heavy equipment and wide loads.
• Drive the tractor and/or trailer to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
• Operate equipment, such as Omnitracs, FMS, Electronic Logs, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with dispatcher, branch manager, or other drivers.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Subject to random DOT drug screening per FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license and Medical certification.
• Obey all traffic laws.

Qualifications

• Intrastate and Interstate Driving Experience Required.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol screen.
• Clean driving record.
• Class A CDL License for their state of residence Required.
• Physical Demands: Stationary Position - Move/Traverse - Stationary Position/Seated - Transport/Lifting - Frequently Transport/Carrying - Frequently Exerting Force/Pushing - Exerting Force/Pulling - Ascend/Descend - Balancing - Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally Position Self/Crawling - Reaching - Frequently Handling - Grasping - Feeling - Communicate/Talking - Communicate/Hearing - Repetitive Motions - Coordination -