Class A CDL Semi Driver

Darling Ingredients•Strawberry Plains, TN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Semi Driver is responsible for the operation of a commercial motor vehicle to pick up raw material with attention to prompt and efficient customer service. This role involves running established routes, picking up raw materials, weighing in raw material when returning to the plant, and weighing in and out of customer locations as needed. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving the plant or customer location and maintaining cleanliness at customer locations. Additionally, the driver is responsible for the company vehicle, keeping it in clean condition, and conducting all safety checks and inspections. The role requires operating the vehicle under state, federal, and local regulations, adhering to company policy and procedures, and observing all company safety rules. Maintaining excellent customer relations through a professional appearance and attitude is essential. The driver must complete all company-required paperwork accurately and on time, including route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports, and service forms. A daily vehicle condition report must be maintained and updated. The driver is responsible for managing DOT hours of service using an onboard computer in accordance with company policy. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR
Tanker endorsement
Air Brake Endorsement
Must be registered on https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Nice To Haves

2 Years experience preferred
Works well with others in a team environment
Dependable; reliable
Knowledge of safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle and general maintenance

Responsibilities

Run established route; pick up raw materials
Weigh in raw material when returning to plant and weigh in and out of customer location as needed
Responsible for ensuring loads are tarped before leaving plant or customer location
Maintain cleanliness at customer locations
Responsible for company vehicle; keeps vehicle in clean condition
Conducts all safety checks and inspections of vehicle
Operates vehicle under state, federal, local regulations and in accordance with company policy and procedures
Observes all company safety rules
Maintain excellent customer relations by presenting professional appearance and attitude
Responsible for completing all company required paperwork in accordance with company policies (route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports, service forms, etc)
Maintain and update vehicle condition report daily
Maintain DOT hours of service with onboard computer in accordance with company policy