Class A OTR Driver

Dairy Farmers of America•Spartanburg, SC

12h

About The Position

PET Dairy is hiring dependable CDL-A drivers to transport and deliver dairy products on assigned routes. Drivers operate tractor-trailers and straight trucks, manually load and unload products, verify shipments, and deliver to customer locations. They build positive relationships with customers and help meet their needs and expectations. The role includes interstate transportation or intrastate delivery of products originating in other states. The stated earning potential is up to $70,000 per year.

Requirements

Valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
Current DOT medical card.
Ability to comply with Department of Transportation regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to transport products across state lines or, for intrastate deliveries, haul products originating in other states.
Ability to load and unload trucks and manually deliver products.
Ability to complete required delivery, inspection, driver-log, and vehicle-service documentation.

Responsibilities

Drive tractor-trailers to transport products between locations, including plants and branches.
Deliver products to large accounts as required.
Verify shipment accuracy and ensure products are in saleable condition.
Complete required documentation using a computerized handheld device or paper forms.
Load and unload trucks.
Resolve discrepancies and communicate major issues to a supervisor.
Inspect tractors, trailers, pallet jacks, load bars, and lift gates according to company and DOT regulations.
Maintain a valid Class A license and current DOT medical card; promptly report moving violations to management.
Complete daily DOT and customer paperwork, including delivery tickets, pre- and post-trip inspections, driver logs, and vehicle service reports.
Stock and/or rotate products in the warehouse when required.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous-improvement mindset.
Comply with Department of Transportation regulations in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations handbook.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and required safe work practices, including wearing required PPE in designated areas.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Support food safety, prerequisite programs, and food quality in the designated area, and promptly report related issues to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.