CDL Class A Driver

Wonder Food Group, Inc•Carlstadt, NJ

2d•$67,600 - $83,200

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a CDL Class A Driver. Our organization handles shipments and deliveries across a vast region and requires a skilled CDL Class A Driver to ensure our company deliverables are met. We’re looking for a candidate with demonstrated road knowledge and applicable state laws.

Requirements

2+ Years of Experience driving Preferred.
Maintain current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with an excellent driving record.
Demonstrate ability to read a map and follow turn by turn direction on electronic devices.
Medical Examiners Certification.
Must be able to push/pull light or heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

Responsible for transporting dry freight and meat loads from customer location, to transfer location or processing location.
Manage assigned routes ensuring that dry freight and meat loads are transported in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
Responsible for picking up and transporting dry freight and meat loads safely according to all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Follow routing software route schedule.
Plan daily schedule based on customer needs by reviewing daily paperwork provided by Transportation Manager
Ensure load is secured and placarded if required, prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
May require loading and securing material or unloading truck at various customer sites.
Ensure that assigned paperwork is completed legibly, neatly, accurately, and completely and returned to Logistics Manager, at the time of debriefing, for processing.
Communicate with Logistics Manager regarding any change to pickups.
Driver is expected to provide the highest level of customer service at all times.
Report any problems/issues with accounts to the Logistics Manager before the close of business each day. Report any maintenance problems to Logistics Manager for follow-up. Ensure all defects have been corrected prior to operating the vehicles again.
Perform a documented pre-trip inspection on vehicles prior to leaving yard to commence route. Perform a documented post-trip inspection on vehicles prior to being debriefed for the day.
Use of ELD (electronic logging device) and Geotab to log hours per DOT guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.