Driver

Icat Logistics•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$27

About The Position

A Local Driver is responsible for the safe handling and physical movement of our equipment and cargo to and from our customer’s dock as well as various freight carriers within their designated city and/or state.

Requirements

Highschool diploma or equivalent education and experience
Minimum 23 years of age
2+ years of driving experience in CDL classed trucks in the freight forwarding industry
Licensed with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing, with no restrictions satisfy all FMCSA/DOT requirements
Holds a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), a current and clean Medical Examiners Certificate (ME Cert), and fulfills all Driver requirements
Physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle as required by Title 49, CFR, 391.41 and company policy
Drivers must follow local, state, and federal laws governed by the FMCSA when transporting goods
Working knowledge of how to load and safely secure various cargo types
Strong working knowledge of dock equipment and forklifts
Ability to read and understand transportation documents/labels
Attention to detail
Compliance and safety mindset
Highly motivated team player with an outgoing and positive work attitude
Strong work ethic with a persistence in pursuit of objectives
Understanding and responsive to situations that require a sense of urgency
Consistent in follow-up and follow-through
Credible with a high level of personal integrity
Loyal and dedicated to the success of colleagues and team members
Optimistic toward all activities, able to transmit this optimism to others
Adaptive to ICAT’s core values
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high
Ability to lift and move 25 -80 lbs. in a warehouse environment
Must be able to stand, kneel, bend, squat and stoop as needed
Frequent phone and radio communication

Responsibilities

Legally meet or exceed our customers’ service expectations
May be required to load and unload freight as instructed by Dispatch
Properly use dock equipment without exceeding its design limitations, as required
Meet all federal, local, and state laws regarding the legal movement of our equipment (including insurance, permits, licenses, and other regulations)
Ensure timely and proper documentation and communication of pre/post trips, timecards, manifests, weight tickets, and other associated local paperwork
Manage shipment documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), Proof of Delivery (PODs), and security paperwork as applicable
Review and report required equipment maintenance
Ensure equipment is always secured
Timely communication with internal personnel regarding shipments
Maintain exemplary professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external Customers either on the phone or in person
Work with manager and co-workers, other stations, and customers to resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner
Continually look to recommend better processes
Assist in training new drivers
Assist Dock in loading/unloading/locating freight when requested
Observe and practice applicable TSA policies
May be required to be available for on-call support, weekends or extended hours depending on shipment volumes
Other duties as assigned