Class A CDL Driver, PM Home Daily
Pratt Industries · Valparaiso, IN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-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 comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
- 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; submit a written report on the condition of the tractor and trailer 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.
- Drop, hook, spot, switch, and interchange equipment, including hooking and unhooking trailers, and handling converter gear as necessary (e.g., 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, or damage.
- Properly secure or re-secure cargo as required.
- Maintain frequent communication with Dispatch/Operations to advise of stops, movements, equipment issues, cargo concerns, or delays.
- Report all accidents or incidents involving company equipment and provide initial contact with public safety, law enforcement, or the general public when necessary.
- 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 other required records.
- 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.
- Communicate professionally with all individuals encountered as a company representative.