Class A CDL Semi Driver

Darling Ingredients • Union City, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Semi Driver is responsible for operation of 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. Operation of the vehicle must adhere to state, federal, and local regulations, as well as company policy and procedures, and all company safety rules. Maintaining excellent customer relations through a professional appearance and attitude is also a key aspect of this role. The driver will be responsible for completing all company-required paperwork, including route tickets, driver vehicle inspection reports, mileage reports, and service forms, and must maintain and update the vehicle condition report daily. Compliance with DOT hours of service using an onboard computer is required, in accordance with company policy. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be current CDL Class A holder with clean MVR.
• Tanker 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED