Driver, Truck

Candidates will be based within an 85-mile radius of Catawba, NC.

About the role

This role will cover inner plant moves and deliveries to customer locations as well as other deliveries and any other customer locations that are needed in the day-to-day business operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer, straight truck, or any company vehicle as needed and ensure trailers are dropped and hooked properly
• Complete daily vehicle inspections
• Perform accurate documentation of all paperwork
• Timely communications with people involved with continued operations of company facilities
• Ensure cargo is properly secured for safe transportation, which includes gross and axle weights
• Maintain equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
• Abide by State & Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivery multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Required Qualifications

• Experience driving tractor-trailer equipment with at least 110,000 verifiable over-road miles in the last 2.5 years
• Meet all requirements of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Must be physically capable of safely handling freight as reasonably required and be able to lift up to 100 pounds
• Valid Commercial Driver's License from state of residency

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accidental death insurance
• 401(k) plan

Pay

• 66 cents per mile for wheels rolling
• Annual safety bonus of 2 cents per mile
• Pay for layover time, stop pay, truck breakdown time, and detention time

Schedule

• At-home time each week
• Conscious of hours of operation and holiday time