Class A CDL Driver, Home Daily

About the Role

Safe operation of a TADC with a 53’ dry van. New equipment, state-of-the-art technology, 80% drop and hook. Home daily.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a TAS with 53’ dry van in accordance with Corrugated Logistics policies and procedures and all federal, state, and local regulations for commercial motor vehicles (CMV).
• Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company, submitting written reports on the condition of the tractor and trailer.
• Operate tractor-trailer equipment in various configurations, weights, and conditions (climatic, terrain, road, traffic) in urban and rural settings for extended periods and long distances.
• Perform drop, hook, spot, switch, and interchange of equipment, including hooking/unhooking trailers, handling converter gear, and raising/lowering landing gear on semi-trailers.
• Ensure all required shipping documentation accompanies deliveries and verify documentation against load information provided by dispatch, noting any discrepancies in writing.
• Properly secure or re-secure cargo as required.
• Maintain frequent communication with Dispatch/Operations regarding stops, movements, equipment issues, cargo, delays, etc.
• Report all accidents, incidents, or moving violations involving company equipment or personal vehicles, and provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement if necessary.
• Maintain an electronic driver’s log in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements, monitoring hours of service and reporting discrepancies.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including inspection reports, manifests, bills of lading, trip pay reports, fuel/mileage reports, accident reports, and other required records.
• Perform roadside inspections as required by law and company policy.
• Work in adverse weather conditions without environmental controls, maintaining production to meet service schedules.
• Communicate professionally with all contacts as a company representative.