Local Driver

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maneuver and deliver/backhaul truckloads of product and materials to plants, customers, and distributors as assigned.
• Observe and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements regarding hours of service, logbook, vehicle inspections, load inspections, and securing load. To include utilizing electronic logging device (paper logs when needed), on board vehicle tracking system in efficient manner.
• Operate a tractor and trailer in a legal/safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies. To include the utilization of all on board safety features.
• Complete and submit all Company paperwork to include but not limited to manifest, bill of lading, proof of delivery pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
• As assigned, the physical process of loading and unloading of products may be required.
• Responsible for seal integrity and the reporting of an accurate /verified case count and condition of product during deliveries.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Valid CDL License.
• Minimum Two years over the road Tractor/Trailer driving experience with trailers preferred.
• One Year over the road driving experience with degree from accredited driving school.
• Required to travel to customers, distributors, plant facilities and other remote locations and will remain away from home for extended periods of time up to 5 -7 days.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Able to drive a tractor with a trailer.
• Able to remain seated for extended periods of time up to the limits established by DOT regulations.
• Able to withstand bouncing and vibration from truck and road conditions.
• Able to lift boxes up to 100 pounds to load/unload products.
• Exposed to fuel and oil spills.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity (0-100%), and noise (50db to 100db).