Company Driver

Savannah Logistics Group•Savannah, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Logistics Group has an immediate need for a Company Driver for our Savannah location. We have one of the best benefits packages in the industry to include health insurance, paid time off, 401k with company match, dental, vision, life and many other benefits. This is not just a job, it's a career with a growing family, faith-based owned and operated business. Come join our family! Our environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused. This position is responsible for providing quality service to customers and for ensuring the completion of tasks to ensure the success of our freight operations. The CDL Company Driver will transport goods from our distribution center to customers throughout the Southeast region.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
CDL license
Two years of experience working as a CDL driver with no legal or safety incidents on record
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work with little supervision
Minimum 2 years' experience required
Clean MVR, no accidents

Responsibilities

Document hours accurately
Perform regular safety inspections of equipment in keeping with DOT, company SOPs and OSHA standards
Communicate professionally with Fleet Manager
Follow a schedule of weekly recurring local runs between the warehouse and the customers
Deliver freight on time
Inspect trailers before and after loading, paying attention to status of air lines and jack positions and adjusting them as necessary
Visit weigh stations before and after packing to ensure that loads meet state safety regulations, making alterations to loads when required by law
Contribute to company data by honestly recording times of delivery and hours worked
Maintain product quality throughout conveyance
Adhere to traffic safety regulations at all times, exercise caution in treacherous circumstances and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions to supervisors and highway authorities
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.