Local Driver - Non CDL

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Vehicles: Class D drivers must be qualified to operate a wide range of commercial vehicles, including straight trucks, pick up trucks with trailers, flatbed trucks, stake-bed trucks, and other large vehicles commonly used in the moving and logistics sectors.
• Adhere to safety regulations and drive these vehicles with care.
• Loading and Unloading: Depending on the specific assignment, drivers may be involved in loading and unloading goods onto and off of their trucks. This may require the use of equipment like pallet jacks, forklifts, or hand trucks. This may also include pad wrapping, strapping, and securing items to be transported.
• Distribute weight evenly, form compact loads, and properly utilize space.
• Transport goods from one location to another. This often involves regional deliveries, or local distribution, depending on the company's needs.
• Plan routes efficiently to ensure timely deliveries while optimizing fuel consumption and minimizing travel time.
• Keep and accurately complete records of deliveries, BOLS, inventories, weight tickets, logs, and any incidents or maintenance performed on the vehicle.
• Document compliance with industry regulations, including hours of service (HOS) requirements, weight limits, and safety standards.
• Maintain a professional and customer-friendly demeanor when interacting with clients during deliveries or pickups.
• Follow company safety programs and adhere to hours of service.
• Work as part of a larger team of movers or logistics personnel. Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues are essential to ensure the smooth flow of operations.

Qualifications

• High School or GED; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Drivers License, maintain a passing DOT physical and maintain a clean MVR per Dircks insurance carrier guidelines.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing software, as well as Cisco phone systems.