Driver, Specialized OTR

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maneuver Open Deck, Oversized, Flat Bed, Dry Van, Hydraulic Roller, and Conestoga trailers.
• Adhere to specific load requirements, company protocols, and to all applicable state/federal laws and regulations.
• Provide premium customer service by handling cargo with meticulous care, securing loads securely, ensuring proper loading, and delivering with a focus on professionalism and damage prevention.
• Maintain a clean and well-presented vehicle.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and report any maintenance issues.
• Plan efficient routes, considering factors such as traffic conditions and weather.
• Maintain compliance with Federal and State Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of hours, miles driven, and cargo in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with dispatchers and customers.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs, Bills of Lading, and compliance paperwork. Ensure all documentation is submitted in a timely manner.
• Tarp and strap load as needed.
• Ensure the safety of the load during transport by regularly checking securement and adjusting as needed.
• Engage with clients professionally and courteously, providing updates on delivery status, addressing special requests, and resolving any issues or concerns to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist with loading and unloading cargo when required, using the appropriate tools and equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience: Meet D.O.T. qualification requirements, FMCSR 391.41; a minimum of 2 years CDL A driving experience; experience in load securement, route planning, and navigating various road conditions; exceptional customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive cargo with care.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations: CDL A License Required; must have a TWIC or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Physically able with or without accommodation to:
• Frequently carry, push, or pull freight weighting 1-125 pounds
• Lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently reach for freight at wait level and occasionally above shoulder level or below waist level.
• Shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Frequently squat or crouch to handle and position freight
• Climb in and out of over-the-road tractor, 4 to 6 feet, 8 to 10 times daily with assistance of various steps and handholds; occasionally bend, twist, climb, squat, crouch and balance.
• Conduct pre-trip inspection so a tractor and trailer.
• Be able to hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower/raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release level, lock/release pintle-hooks, fuel vehicles and check engine oil/coolant levels, perform preventative maintenance.
• Must be able to spend at least 5% of the day standing and 5% of the day walking on surfaces such as wood, metal and concrete. Surface may sometimes be slippery or wet.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, at waist level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.