Class A CDL Driver, Home Every Weekend

About the Role

Regional runs with new equipment and state-of-the-art technology. Home weekly.

Responsibilities

• Safe, effective, and efficient delivery of goods.
• Safely operate a TAS with 53’ dry van (80% drop and hook).
• Perform all duties in accordance with Corrugated Logistics policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
• An offered load cannot be refused.
• Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company.
• Inspect tractor and trailer for defects during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the tractor and trailer at the end of each trip.
• Safely operate tractor-trailer equipment in different configurations, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions, and traffic situations in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time and over long distances.
• Drop, hook, spot, switch, and otherwise interchange equipment, including hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor, pushing, pulling, placing, lifting, and attaching or detaching converter gear when necessary. Includes raising and lowering landing gear on semi-trailers.
• Ensure all required shipping documentation accompanies deliveries.
• Properly secure or re-secure cargo as required.
• Frequently communicate with Dispatch/Operations via PeopleNet or phone to advise of stops, movements, equipment issues, cargo issues, delays, etc.
• Report all accidents or incidents involving the driver or company equipment, including initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents.
• Report any moving violations received in both CMV or personal vehicle.
• Maintain a driver’s log electronically in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements, remain knowledgeable of hours of service, and report discrepancies or potential violations immediately.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including inspection reports, manifests, bills of lading, trip pay reports, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports, and any other required documentation.
• Verify all shipping documentation against load information provided by dispatch; note any overages, shortages, damage, or intact seals upon arrival at delivery.
• Perform roadside inspections as required by law, regulations, and company policy.
• Work in adverse weather conditions without temperature or environmental controls.
• Perform work in a timely manner to meet service schedules.
• Communicate professionally with all persons contacted as a company representative.