Long Haul Trucker

Long Haul Driver

• Manage and distribute weight on a load safely at all times, in all weather, including winter driving conditions.
• This includes a working knowledge of snow chain applications and installation.
• Delivering freight over long distances across the country's road networks.
• Planning routes efficiently and delivering freight on time.
• Performing prescribed truck inspections before departure to ensure good running order.
• Documenting the freight's condition before departure.
• Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its safe distribution throughout the trip.
• Supervising the loading and unloading of freight and obtaining the client's signature on delivery.
• Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, as well as minor repairs, when required.
• Loading and unloading freight.
• Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its safe distribution throughout the trip.
• Logging hours and distances driven, rest stop durations, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
• Communicating any delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to dispatchers.
• Complying with federal and state trucking rules and regulations, including mandatory rest periods and weight restrictions.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a clean driving record
• Proven experience in long haul trucking and tractor-trailer operation
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Familiarity with refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, and tankers
• Experience in loading and unloading freight
• Strong understanding of delivery processes and safety regulations