Driver CDL NE 1

About the position

Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned regional and/or local destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial vehicles to deliver or pick up goods.
• Follow safety procedures for transporting goods, including cargo securement.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions safely.
• Load and unload vehicles as required.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections to ensure roadworthiness.
• Record inspection information on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
• Use an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities.
• Report traffic incidents and vehicle damage to supervisory staff.
• Read bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
• Check load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Adhere to safety processes and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• 2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.
• Successful completion of a road test required.
• Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
• Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
• Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations.
• No drug violations during the previous 5 years.
• Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations pertaining to commercial vehicle operations required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Basic measurement and arithmetic skills required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships.