Regional 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/ security (trailer locked) integrity and the reporting of an accurate /verified case count and condition of product during deliveries.
• Perdue Transportation may require the driver to transport a load that is not in the driver’s normal scope, i.e. location, schedule, or customer to meet business needs.

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 sleep while another driver drives.
• Able to withstand bouncing and vibration from truck and road conditions.
• Able to lift boxes up to 40 pounds to load/unload products.
• Exposed to fuel and oil.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity (0-100%), and noise (50db to 100db).
• Required to travel to customers, distributors, plant facilities and other remote locations.