CDL A Tanker Driver - AM

About the role

Operates inter-city truck or combination units in 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, when feasible, inspects the load itself.
• Matches, counts, and verifies freight with bills of lading and manifests.
• 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.
• Operate vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations, company rules, and all applicable laws and 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.
• 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.
• Maintain Driver’s Record of Duty Status (driver’s log) in accordance with DOT, state, and federal regulations.
• 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.
• Perform general clean up (e.g. truck and trailer interior).
• Report all defects, accidents, traffic violations, damage or injuries involving driver or equipment immediately.
• Obey all traffic laws.

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
• 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