Class A CDL Driver, Home Daily
Pratt Industries · Livonia, MI · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
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 vehicle (CMV) operation.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and submit written reports on equipment condition.
- Operate tractor-trailer equipment in various configurations, weights, and conditions (climatic, terrain, traffic) for extended periods and long distances, adhering to all legal and company requirements.
- Perform drop, hook, spot, switch, and interchange of equipment, including hooking/unhooking trailers, handling converter gear, and adjusting landing gear.
- Ensure all required shipping documentation accompanies deliveries and verify documentation against load information, noting any discrepancies (overages, shortages, damage).
- Properly secure or re-secure cargo as required.
- Maintain frequent communication with Dispatch/Operations regarding stops, movements, equipment issues, delays, or other concerns.
- Report all accidents, incidents, or moving violations involving company equipment or personal vehicles, and provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement when necessary.
- Maintain an electronic driver’s log in compliance 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, and accident reports.
- Perform roadside inspections as required by law and company policy.
- Work in adverse weather conditions without environmental controls, maintaining productivity to meet service schedules.
- Communicate professionally with all contacts as a company representative.