CDL Driver

About the Role

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer or box truck to deliver finished product to customers in accordance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Complies with Driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT.
• Maintain vehicle in accordance with Elkhart Transportation management policy.
• Operates vehicle in a safe and efficient manner complying with company policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Supports on-time delivery by transporting loads via established route to proper destination as efficiently as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspects trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and that it is the correct load before leaving facility.
• Verifies product count while truck is being loaded.
• Complies with obtaining correct acknowledgement or signature and date for bill of lading and necessary signatures; returns properly completed documentation to Transportation Manager.
• Complies with performance measures.
• Duties may vary depending on location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDLA License.
• Prior experience driving large vehicles, such as box truck or similar.
• Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices.
• Previous experience delivering and handling freight preferred.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Active learning.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to ambient temperatures.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• On the road, may encounter traffic or other hazardous driving conditions.