OTR Truck Driver - Flatbed Mount Vernon

About the Role

Safely and efficiently operate inter-city truck, or combination units, in the transportation of freight between terminals, relay stations, and home terminals to distant points and return. Load and unload freight, match, count, and verify freight with bills of lading and manifest. Comply with company and customer policies as well as Federal and State regulations to deliver freight undamaged and on time.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicles and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure.
• Ensure that mechanical, safety, ELD, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Check shipping papers to determine nature of load and any special hazards; inspect the load before and after to determine physical condition.
• Read bills of lading to determine assignment details and verify all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for services when required.
• Operate vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations, company rules, and all applicable laws.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Pick-up and deliver freight as assigned; plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions using GPS or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload trucks, or assist others with loading and unloading, using special equipment as necessary.
• Check trailer conditions after unloading to ensure no damage has occurred.
• Maneuver tractor-trailers into loading or unloading positions, following signals from the loading crew.
• Hook and unhook trailers as required.
• Collect freight charges (CODs) and deliver as instructed.
• Match, count, and verify freight with bills of lading and manifest; confirm freight condition and note any exceptions in writing.
• Secure equipment and freight for transport using tarps, chains, binders, webbing, or straps.
• Present a professional image and attitude to colleagues, clients, and customers.
• Communicate with the Support Center and customers for instructions and report delays or problems.
• Use area map books as applicable.
• Perform general clean-up of truck and trailer interior.
• Report all defects, accidents, traffic violations, damage, or injuries involving the driver or equipment immediately.
• Maintain Driver’s Record of Duty Status (driver’s log) in accordance with DOT, state, and federal regulations.
• Possess general knowledge of the operation and safety of pallet jacks, lift gates, forklifts, etc.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confirm loaded truck is within legal road weight restrictions.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting heavy equipment and wide loads.
• Drive to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
• Operate equipment such as Omnitracs, FMS, Electronic Logs, and telephones to exchange necessary information with dispatchers or other drivers.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Subject to random DOT drug screening per FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license and Medical certification.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Perform other related work as required.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A CDL license for their state of residence.
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intrastate and interstate driving experience.
• Clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 10 hours.
• Perform occasional squatting, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing, stooping, reaching, and balancing.
• Enter/exit the vehicle’s cab frequently during the day.
• Frequently lift and carry freight weighing 1-50 lbs.
• Frequently reach at waist level, and occasionally reach above shoulder level and below waist level.
• Hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors.
• Frequently climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil and coolant levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits package.
• 401k plan.
• Vacation packages for all full-time permanent positions.