CLASS A CDL DRIVER ALEXANDRIA, LA

Imperial Trading•Alexandria, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary purpose is to deliver products loaded and secured by the warehouse in a safe and courteous manner. Additional duties, which are necessary to carry out the function of the Driver, may be assigned and are incorporated by reference into this job description.

Requirements

Valid and current CDL and Medical Card.
Ability to operate in a safe manner in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
Ability to make an interstate journey.
Ability to report to work on time.
Ability to wear proper uniforms and any PPE such as steel-toe safety shoes.
Ability to conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle and equipment.
Ability to comply with all Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations.
Ability to run a driver log on the PeopleNet ELD.
Ability to use the company’s P.O.D. (Proof of Delivery) scanner.
Ability to unload product of various sizes and weights from a straight truck or tractor trailer to customers using a 2-wheel dolly and trailer ramp or any other company issued safety equipment.
Ability to perform accurate accounting of delivery paperwork, collect cash and checks, and properly secure payments.
Ability to ensure the safe operation of equipment and maintain it.
Ability to take out overnight routes when necessary.
Ability to provide courteous customer service.
Ability to process information effectively and communicate information as needed to the immediate supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Drive-Cam camera system.

Responsibilities

Performance of safety-affecting activities on a motor vehicle used in transportation on public highways in interstate commerce.
Being constantly vigilant to detect unexpected road conditions, distracted drivers, and motorists who don’t understand how commercial vehicles operate; and commercial drivers must operate in a safe manner in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
Making interstate journeys during the regular course of employment.
Maintaining a valid and current CDL and Medical Card.
Reporting to work on time, as directed by the Transportation Management, and completing all duties assigned in a timely manner.
Wearing proper uniforms while on company time or business, etc.; including any PPE such as steel-toe safety shoes.
Conducting daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle (truck, tractor, etc.) and equipment prior to departure and upon return from route; reporting any defects and bringing them to the attention of management immediately.
Complying with all Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations including, but not limited to, running a driver log on the PeopleNet ELD (Electronic Logging Device) that is in each truck and/or tractor.
Utilizing the company’s P.O.D. (Proof of Delivery) scanner to accurately deliver all product and/or equipment to any customer or company affiliate; unloading product of various sizes and weights from a straight truck or tractor trailer to customers using a 2-wheel dolly and trailer ramp or any other company issued safety equipment.
Accurate accounting of delivery paperwork to include all required documentation, accurate collection of cash and properly securing such cash and checks or other forms of payment approved by Accounts Receivable; this process is executed in accordance with current Departmental and/or Company Policy.
Ensuring the safe operation of equipment used and making sure it is maintained and kept clean during use.
Taking out overnight routes when necessary at Transportation Management’s discretion.
Enhancing and upholding the company’s reputation by ensuring courteous customer service.
Performing above listed duties in a cooperative, capable manner, processing the information effectively and communicating the information as needed effectively to the immediate supervisor.
Performing any other duties assigned by Transportation Management.
Subject to cross-training into jobs within the organization based on Company needs.