FT Truck Driver - DC06

Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer in accordance with company driving standards and DOT regulations.
• Assist with unloading deliveries at store locations as needed.
• Perform proper pre-trip inspections as required by DOT Regulation 392.7.
• Maintain accurate and complete delivery, pickup, and DOT documentation at all times.
• Ensure proper count, condition, and verification of all loads-including backhauls, for-hire freight, and relay (compound) shipments.
• Verify that all equipment is in proper working condition prior to operation.
• Recommend improvements to processes or procedures that enhance efficiency, productivity, or cost-effectiveness within the transportation or distribution network.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation-related standards in areas of safety, accuracy, and operational productivity.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum of 3 years of tractor-trailer experience. One year may be waived for graduates of an approved truck-driving school with proof of completion.
• No moving violations within the past three years.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Familiarity with proper and safe use of all equipment related to tractor-trailer operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Capable of meeting physical demands associated with store deliveries and freight handling.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience operating a tractor-trailer in a distribution or retail environment.
• Thorough knowledge of all DOT regulations.
• Demonstrated excellence in driving skills and safety practices.
• Strong communication skills-both verbal and written.
• Ability to meet all requirements outlined in the DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook, including passing a DOT physical and drug screening.