Truck Driver CDL Class A

About the role

The Class A CDL Driver reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher or the Terminal Operations Supervisor. The Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer combination or truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW to transport and deliver equipment and material to supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and all applicable DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include the operation of one or several types of loading and unloading equipment including but not limited to pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand lifts, hydraulic lifts, or wheel loaders.
• The Tractor Trailer Driver should possess knowledge of automatic routing equipment, wet systems, relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and regulations associated with running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles.
• This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.
• Moves freight and materials to and from production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew, checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Secure material for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
• Receive instructions from dispatch and proceed to location for delivery or receipt of material.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain all logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status, adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered materials, and check all documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
• Report all vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the appropriate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate and ability to obtain a renewed Medical Examiner’s Certificate
• Twenty-Four (24) months verifiable Class A driving experience within the last five (5) years
• No more than two (2) moving violations in the last three (3) years
• No more than one (1) preventable accident in the last three (3) years
• Must be registered in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Able to use or learn automated systems for activities such as electronic logs, training, or others as needed to meet business requirements
• Acceptable PSP Report to include review of type, frequency, and total number of violations. Special emphasis placed on out of service violations and crashes.