Class A CDL Commercial Driver – Local- Front Royal
About The Position
InterChange Express, Inc. is hiring a local Class A CDL Commercial Driver based at the IPS Warehouse in Front Royal, Virginia. The driver will support local transportation operations in and around the Front Royal/Winchester area and must be flexible about assignments while on duty. Most assignments involve 53-foot dry van or reefer operations, as well as intermodal containers. Drivers are assigned a regular shift and must report for duty when and where assigned. The driver is responsible for safely operating assigned commercial vehicles in compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company rules and regulations. Duties include communicating equipment-condition issues, completing required paperwork and shipping documents accurately and on schedule, and maintaining productive relationships with customers, the public, and company staff. The position pays 59.5 cents per mile and/or $22–$24 per hour, depending on the work assignment. Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical are required. Applicants must complete an application at www.interchangeco.com/employment/ to be considered.
Requirements
- Hold a current CDL-A and have a driving record acceptable to the company's insurance carrier.
- Hold a current Medical Examiners Certificate.
- Be able to lift and carry at least 75 pounds at shoulder height.
- Be able to read and write sufficiently to understand and complete required documentation, shipping forms, road signs, and other written communications.
- Be able to enter and exit a truck cab safely and repeatedly during the work shift.
- Be able to crank landing gear, operate a fifth-wheel release, and connect air and electrical lines repeatedly during work shifts.
- Be able to secure loads properly using provided straps and other equipment.
- Be able to repeatedly open and close trailer and shipping-container doors throughout the workday; doors may weigh 120 to 350 pounds each.
- Complete a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical.
- Complete an application at www.interchangeco.com/employment/ to be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum high school degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate assigned commercial motor vehicles in compliance with federal, state, local, and company laws, regulations, and safety rules.
- Support local transportation operations based in, but not limited to, the Front Royal/Winchester area, and accept a wide range of on-duty assignments.
- Report for duty on the assigned regular shift and at the designated time and location.
- Operate 53-foot dry vans, reefers, and intermodal containers as assigned.
- Communicate issues related to the condition of company trucks and trailers to designated company staff; do not operate equipment that fails to meet applicable standards.
- Complete, maintain, and submit required paperwork, log books, shipping documents, and other forms accurately and on schedule.
- Foster positive and productive relationships with customers, members of the public, and InterChange staff and departments.
- Perform assigned duties safely, quickly, efficiently, and professionally to avoid unnecessary expense and promote the company's growth, profitability, and success.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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