Class A CDL Driver, AM Home Daily

Pratt Industries•Valparaiso, IN

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Regional Positions with Corrugated Logistics. Safe operation of a TADC with a 53’ dry van. New equipment, state of the art technology, 80% drop and hook. This role involves the safe and effective delivery of goods, with drivers returning home daily. Responsibilities include operating a TAS with a 53’ dry van, adhering to all company policies and federal, state, and local regulations for commercial motor vehicle operation. Drivers will conduct pre-trip inspections, inspect and report on tractor and trailer condition, and operate tractor-trailer equipment in various configurations and conditions. Tasks also include dropping, hooking, spotting, and switching equipment, securing cargo, and communicating with Dispatch/Operations via PeopleNet or phone regarding movements, equipment issues, or delays. Drivers must report all accidents or incidents, provide initial contact with officials, and report any moving violations. Maintaining an electronic driver's log in accordance with FMCSA and company requirements is essential, along with staying knowledgeable of hours of service. Completing necessary paperwork, verifying shipping documentation, and performing roadside inspections are also key duties. The role requires working in adverse weather conditions and maintaining adequate production to meet service schedules. Professional communication with company contacts is expected.

Requirements

A valid Class A CDL without airbrake restrictions from the state that you declare to be your point of permanent domicile
Three (3) years of verifiable experience operating a CMV – 12 months or 150,000 miles
Read, write, speak, and clearly understand the English language
DOT applications must be complete and accurate and should: Include (7) year MVR with application
Reflect all periods of employment, unemployment, self employment, and education for the past 10 years. All activities in the last three (3) years must be verifiable
Must meet or exceed the medical standard of DOT, including passing a physical exam and drug test administered by a company approved facility
Possess a valid Social Security Card
No reckless driving violations in the last ten (10) years
No suspension of license in the last ten (10) years
No moving violations in the last three (3) years – No more than one (1) moving violation in the last five (5) years – No at fault accidents within the last five (5) years – No more than two (2) moving or non-moving violations in a five (5) year period. – 1 -3 years no more than one (1) moving violation. 2 -5 years no more than 2 moving violations
No failed or refused drug or alcohol test
No felony convictions within the last ten (10) years from the time restitution was completed. Convictions older than ten (10) years will be considered on a case by case basis.
No controlled substance events – No crimes against another person of ANY type
Misdemeanors will be considered on a case by case basis
No DWI, DUI, BAC, or Open Container convictions in the last ten (10) years
Present a clean and professional appearance
Successful completion of Corrugated Logistics road test

Responsibilities

Safe effective, and efficient delivery of goods
Home daily
Safely operate a TAS with 53’ dry van.
Performs all duties in accordance with Corrugated Logistics policies and procedures, and Complies with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe Operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
An offered load cannot be refused.
Conducts a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company.
Inspect tractor and trailer for defects during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the tractor and trailer at the end of each trip.
Safely operates tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over long distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as Corrugated Logistics policy.
Drop, hook, spot, switch and otherwise interchange equipment, including the hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear when necessary. Also includes the raising and lowering of the landing gear on semi-trailers.
Ensures that all required shipping documentation accompanies all deliveries.
Properly secures or re-secures the cargo as required.
Frequently communicates with Dispatch/Operations, in person or by way of PeopleNet, or phone, in order to advise of stops, movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc.
Reports all accidents or incidents involving driver of company equipment. Be able to provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or incidents.
Report any moving violations received in both CMV or personal vehicle.
Properly maintains a driver’s log electronically in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements. Remains knowledgeable of own hours of service at all times and reports discrepancies or potential violations to Corrugated Logistics Operations immediately.
Properly and efficiently complete all necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pay reports, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports and any other report or record required by law, regulation or Corrugated Logistics policy.
Verifies all shipping documentation against the load information provided by dispatch. Note in writing any overages, shortages or damage and seal intact when arriving at delivery.
Performs roadside inspections as required by the law, various administrative agency regulations and Corrugated Logistics policy.
Works in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other environmental controls and subject to ambient weather conditions.
Performs work required in a timely manner and maintains adequate production in order to meet service schedules.
Communicates in a professional manner with persons whom the driver is in contact with as a company representative.