Auto Transport Truck Driver

The Pasha Group•National City, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasha Distribution Services LLC is seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Auto Transport Truck Driver. This role involves the expert and safe operation of a tractor truck, including complex maneuvers, loading and unloading vehicles, and securing them according to manufacturer specifications and legal weight limits. The driver will also be responsible for daily safety inspections, maintenance reporting, verifying freight, monitoring shipment status, maintaining radio contact with dispatch, and adhering to all state and federal regulations for driving logs. Maintaining the cleanliness of the truck and following all safety regulations, including attending monthly safety meetings, are also key aspects of this position. All other duties as assigned will be performed by the driver.

Requirements

Able to safely and competently perform job duties.
High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of recent Class A driving experience.
2+ years of automobile hauling experience.
Valid Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) card.
State-issued commercial driver license: Class A with hazardous endorsements.
Must meet all other D.O.T. qualification criteria for commercial truck drivers, including physical qualification criteria and substance abuse testing requirements.
DOT minimum age requirement of 21 as this is an interstate trucking position.
Submission of 10-year MVR (from within last 30 days) required.
No DUI or reckless driving convictions.
No more than 2 points in last 12 months.
No more than 3 points in last 36 months.
No failure to appear (FTA) charges.
No more than 1 “at fault” accident.
Operate a manual transmission commercial vehicle competently and safely in broad range of road, weather, and traffic conditions.
Safely lift and maneuver objects and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds frequently, on a daily basis.
Climb up/down 8-10 feet, bend down, kneel down, crouch, squat, and twist as required to secure load.
Safely execute overhead reaching and chain handling; wrench or pull on ratchets with up to 50 lbs. of pressure.
Must be able to climb on transport, enter and exit vehicles being transported with reduced entry clearance (24”) frequently.
Requires excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.
Operate passenger vehicles with sufficient precision to complete damage-free loading, unloading from truck, parking.
Stand, walk over uneven surface for distances up to 500 feet.

Responsibilities

Expertly and safely operates a tractor truck, including maneuvering it through narrow passageways and negotiating narrow turn radiuses.
Loads and unloads vehicles onto and off of truck.
Secures each vehicle on truck per manufacturer specifications, considering load size, weight, and positioning for legal limits.
Performs daily safety inspections on truck prior to use and reports any items in need of servicing.
Provides maintenance reports per schedule.
Receives and verifies freight against receiving documentation, noting discrepancies and damage, and reporting findings.
Monitors daily shipment status reports.
Maintains radio contact with dispatcher.
Maintains daily driving logs as mandated by state and federal regulations.
Maintains interior and exterior cleanliness of truck.
Follows safety regulations and attends monthly safety meetings.
Perform all other duties as assigned.