SHUTTLE DRIVER

Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Make safety a priority at all times
• Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely
• Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• Maintain a clean vehicle
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies
• Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills
• Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork
• Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.)
• Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA.
• Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.
• Valid Class A driver’s license required.

Skills

• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management.

Pay

Yearly Salary: $62,400