CDL A Pneumatic Tanker Driver - PM Shift

About the role

Safely and efficiently operates inter-city truck, or combination units, in the transportation of freight between terminals, relay stations, and home terminals to distant point(s) and return.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections on vehicles and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure.
• Ensure that mechanical, safety, ELD, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Check shipping papers to determine nature of load and any special hazards, and, when feasible, to check load itself, and methods of securing it.
• Inspect the load before and after to determine the physical condition; read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for services when required.
• Operate vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations, company rules and all applicable laws and regulations in accordance with all principles of safe driving.
• Pick-up and deliver freight as required as assigned.
• Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (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 that there has been 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. Note 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.

Qualifications

• Required Intrastate and Interstate Driving Experience
• 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 -