CDL Driver - 1st shift - Home Daily
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. This role involves complying with driver responsibilities as outlined in the company DAART program and DOT regulations, maintaining the vehicle according to Elkhart Transportation management policy, and operating the vehicle safely and efficiently. The driver will support on-time delivery by transporting loads by established route to the proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations. Key duties include inspecting trailer loads for proper loading processes, verifying product counts, obtaining correct acknowledgements or signatures for bills of lading, and returning completed documentation to the Transportation Manager. The role also requires compliance with performance measures, and duties may vary depending on location.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CDLA License
- Prior experience driving in large vehicles, such as box truck or similar
- Demonstrated experience practicing safe driving practices
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time management.
- Systems analysis.
- Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
- Critical thinking.
- Active learning.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience delivering and handling freight preferred
Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently operate a tractor-trailer or box truck to deliver finished product to customers.
- Comply with Driver responsibilities as outlined in company DAART program and as required by DOT.
- Maintain vehicle in accordance with Elkhart Transportation management policy.
- Operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner complying with company policy and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Support on-time delivery by transporting loads by established route to proper destination as efficient as possible while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Inspect trailer loads to ensure proper loading processes and it is the correct load before leaving facility.
- Verify product count while truck is being loaded.
- Obtain correct acknowledgement or signature and date for bill of lading and necessary signatures and date.
- Return properly completed documentation to Transportation Manager.
- Comply with performance measures.
Benefits
- competitive compensation and benefits
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
