Shuttle Driver CDL Class A

About the role

Start the day in Pikeville with a 4-day work week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) at our facility. The role requires a CDL Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and productive workday by completing start of shift activities, reviewing the work schedule, checking equipment and supplies, and preparing for operations.
• Drive safely following all motor vehicle laws without distraction and maintain a safe working environment by completing all assigned safety training activities and adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and in-route safety inspections of trucks and various trailers to ensure safe operation of all equipment according to FMCSA regulations.
• Operate the tractor-trailer safely and legally, in compliance with all applicable laws and company policy.
• Check and complete all required paperwork associated with freight, obtain required signatures and documentation verifying cargo pick-up and delivery.
• Utilize Samsara device to upload bill of lading and proof of delivery for each load.
• Use an electronic log to ensure a record of daily service hours following FMCSA, state, and company requirements.
• Load and secure cargo against movement or damage within the trailer while maintaining seal control as required, frequently backing trailers up to the dock doors with other trailers on either side of the dock.
• Raise and lower landing gear, open and close cargo doors. Climb on and off landing gear.
• Depart the facility by the published start time.
• Couple and uncouple trucks from various trailers, slide tandems as needed; secure all equipment and machinery, complete all required paperwork and refuel truck with diesel fuel and DEF.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess 12 months (1 year) of verifiable driving experience within the previous 24 months (2 Years).
• Must have and maintain a valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) valid for Interstate driving using manual and automatic transmission, without an air brake restriction from the state of residence.
• Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Must have the ability to read and clearly speak the English language. Understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.