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 co-workers professionally, answering questions accurately and promptly.
• Performs all required safety checks (pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Completes all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attaches preloaded trailer as needed.
• Loads customer returns onto trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Documents damaged goods and customer returns and brings them to the driver check-in to complete necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials, and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area, and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
• Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Able to attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure a new DOT Health Card
• 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