Class A CDL Driver, Home Every Weekend

About the Role

Regional runs with new equipment and state-of-the-art technology. Home weekly. Safe operation of a TAS with 53’ dry van. 80% drop and hook.

Responsibilities

• Safely, effectively, and efficiently deliver goods.
• Operate a TAS with 53’ dry van 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).
• Accept all offered loads; refusal is not permitted.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections of assigned equipment 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 equipment at the end of each trip.
• Safely operate tractor-trailer equipment in various configurations, weights, and under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions, and traffic situations in urban and rural settings for extended periods and long distances.
• Perform drop, hook, spot, switch, and interchange of equipment, including hooking/unhooking trailers, pushing, pulling, placing, lifting, and attaching/detaching converter gear, as well as raising and lowering landing gear on semi-trailers.
• Ensure all required shipping documentation accompanies deliveries and verify it against load information provided by dispatch. Note any overages, shortages, damage, or intact seals in writing.
• Properly secure or re-secure cargo as required.
• Maintain frequent communication with Dispatch/Operations via PeopleNet, phone, or in person to report stops, movements, equipment issues, cargo problems, or delays.
• Report all accidents or incidents involving company equipment and provide initial contact with public safety, law enforcement, or the general public when involved in traffic incidents.
• Report any moving violations received in either a CMV or personal vehicle.
• Maintain an electronic driver’s log in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements, monitor hours of service, and report discrepancies or potential violations immediately.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including inspection reports, manifests, bills of lading, trip pay reports, fuel and mileage reports, accident reports, and any other required documentation.
• Perform roadside inspections as required by law, regulations, and company policy.
• Work in adverse weather conditions without environmental controls, subject to ambient conditions.
• Perform work in a timely manner to meet service schedules and maintain adequate production.
• Communicate professionally with all individuals encountered as a company representative.