Driver

McLane Company • Rocky Mount, NC

69d

About The Position

The position involves driving a tractor trailer and unloading products at multiple customer locations. The driver is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State Laws related to DOT and other applicable traffic regulations. Customer satisfaction is a key responsibility, which includes the on-time delivery of undamaged products. The driver must maneuver the tractor to attach the trailer and secure it properly. Additionally, the driver is required to inspect the tractor-trailer for defects before and after trips, submitting a DOT inspection report that indicates the condition of the vehicle. The driver must also ensure that the trailer is secure for the undamaged transport of products and inspect the bill of lading for accuracy during off-hour deliveries. The role requires maintaining a driver log according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipts, product temperatures, and any exceptions. The driver will unload the trailer and deliver products into customer premises while maintaining communication with a supervisor or dispatcher for delivery or pickup instructions. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Transportation background with a Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.
• Two or more years driving experience and 100,000-mile tractor-trailer experience, accident free is desired.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a CDL Class A, with 1 year Class A driving experience.
• Cannot have more than 2 minor moving violations in the past 3 years.
• No conviction for DWI/DUI in past Five or more years in any vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drives tractor trailer and unloads product at multiple customer locations.
• Ensures compliance with Federal and State Laws as they relate to DOT and any other applicable traffic regulations.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction including on-time delivery of undamaged product.
• Drives tractor, maneuvering into position to attach trailer and handle lines to secure.
• Inspects tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip and submits DOT inspection report indicating condition.
• Inspects trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport of product.
• Inspects bill of lading and stores keys for accuracy in off-hour delivery.
• Drives tractor-trailer to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Maintains driver log (Manual or XATA) according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt, product temperatures and exceptions.
• Unloads trailer, delivering product into customer premises.
• Maintains telephone contact with supervisor or dispatcher to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
• Perform any other duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees