Class A Line Haul Driver

Primary Responsibilities

• Drives a tractor trailer on intrastate and interstate routes in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Communicates and interacts with vendors and coworkers professionally, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Performs all required safety checks (pre/post trip) on the tractor/truck and trailer, including inspections and taking appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required immediately.
• Follows DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Completes required paperwork associated with freight, such as loading and unloading logs.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches preloaded trailers as needed.
• Loads customer returns onto trailers and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured.
• Documents damaged goods and customer returns and brings them to the driver check-in for completion of necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials, and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Documents and completes daily records of hours of service in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean throughout the shift.
• Secures all equipment and completes necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 6+ months commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable).
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Pass road test.
• Able to obtain or have a valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure a new one.
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout the shift.