CDL Driver

Elkhart Transport Company•Cleveland, TN

12d

About The Position

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a tractor-trailer or box truck to deliver finished product to customers in accordance with state and federal laws. Duties may vary depending on location. The role includes physical activity such as standing, walking, handling freight, and lifting loads. Employees regularly encounter moving mechanical parts and ambient temperatures, and may encounter fumes, airborne particles, vibration, loud noise, traffic, or other hazardous driving conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CDLA license.
Prior experience driving large vehicles, such as a box truck or similar vehicle.
Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Organization and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Time management skills.
Systems analysis skills.
Mathematical and deductive reasoning skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Active learning skills.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience delivering and handling freight.

Responsibilities

Follow driver responsibilities outlined in the company DAART program and requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Maintain the vehicle according to Elkhart Transportation management policy.
Operate the vehicle safely and efficiently in compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Transport loads along established routes to the proper destination, supporting on-time delivery while observing traffic laws and safety regulations.
Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading and verify that the load is correct before leaving the facility.
Verify product counts while the truck is being loaded.
Obtain the correct acknowledgement or signature and date for the bill of lading and other necessary documentation, and return completed documentation to the Transportation Manager.
Comply with performance measures.