Driver Class A

American Fast Freight•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

American Fast Freight (AFF), Inc., a subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (OLT), is recruiting for a Driver Class A for the domestic freight forwarding businesses of Alaska. OLT is privately held and one of the top 100 US third-party logistics companies with operations across the US, Europe and Asia. With general supervision, the ideal candidate will assist in loading, pick-ups and deliveries of freight to our various customer locations within Alaska and Hawaii out of the Fife terminal. Driver will work closely with Dispatch to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner. What We Offer: Medical Vision Dental Life Insurance Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off 401(k) Steady, year-round work Work Schedule: Days and start times may vary .Weekend work and/or overtime may be required.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year driving of assigned trucks in a local environment
Valid Alaska CDL Class A with Hazardous Materials endorsement
Valid Medical Card
Possess a good driving record
Must be reliable and flexible with schedule
Ability to work overtime as needed
Must be able to satisfy physical demands (see below)
By time of hire, be registered with the US DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of references, background check, drug screening, and required US DOT required drug and alcohol check for past three (3) years

Responsibilities

Load container/truck/trailer/rail to be transported on
Insure load records required, are made and turned in to the proper persons for file record-keeping.
Operate forklift, pallet walker, hand dolly, chain saws, electrical and non-electrical hand tool, shrink wrap machine, and other common hand tools
Maintains warehouse, outside tar area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Operates vehicles in compliance with local and state traffic codes/laws and company procedures
Read and understand traffic signs and controls in accordance with FHWA regulations
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all vehicles assigned to operate and ensures any necessary repairs are completed according to state and federal regulations prior to arriving and/or leaving the terminal
Track and maintain hours of service logs
Ensures load is properly stowed and secured to prevent shifting or damage while in transit to the delivery location
Examines shipping documents to verify all shipments loaded and is properly segregated and/or separated
Uses proper equipment for safe loading and/or unloading
Comply with safety policies with the understanding that safety is the top priority.
Other duties as assigned