Lead Driver

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company • Canton, MA

2d • $26

About The Position

Tricont Trucking is currently seeking a Lead Class A Truck Driver to join our Distribution Center (“DC”)

The Lead Class A Truck Driver plays a vital role in ensuring the company’s continued success. This position requires a person to be dependable, focused on safety and requires a person be flexible and cooperative. The Lead CDL Driver should have all the skills of a CDL Driver and possess the ability to successfully driver, train, and mentor CDL Drivers.

At Tricont Trucking We Expect Results!

Why Join Us?

Direct Hire – No temp or seasonal work
Full Benefits Package:
Medical & Dental Insurance
Free Vision & Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match after 2 years of service
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Eligibility first of the month following 30 days from hire date
Paid New Hire Orientation 
PTO after a successful completion of 90 days probation period
$500 Quarterly Safety Bonus upon meeting all safety requirements
Modern Fleet – All 2020 tractors and trailers under full-service leases
Manual and Automatic transmission options available

Requirements

• Six (6) months to One (1) year Lead Driver or Supervisory experience overseeing a staff of drivers
• Class A CDL Driver’s License
• Clean MVR
• Ability to pass the Tricont Trucking background check and a DOT physical including functional capacity exam and drug screen
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Demonstrated ability of dealing effectively and in a cooperative manner with personnel/departmental staff
• Knowledge of DOT Regulations
• Commitment to working as a team member for the benefit of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Route Management experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigning drivers to loads
• Responsible for assigning Trucks/Trailers to Dispatch
• Dispatching throughout the day
• Scheduling Driver including PTO scheduling
• Monitoring Elog, HOS, DVIR, vehicle inspections for accuracy
• Monitoring Elog system for unidentified driving and safety alerts
• Safety – Ride-A-Longs/Pre-Post Trip Observations
• Maintain All Equipment/Rentals
• Schedule PM/Maintenance through venders
• Work with Regional and Fleet manager through PO issuing
• Enter Payroll into the TMS system
• Review Payroll daily for accuracy
• Accident Reporting
• Monitor Quarterly Random Testing program
• Monitor Monthly Training Program
• Quarterly Safety Meetings
• Paperwork retention (Scanning to TMS)
• Hiring Company/Lease drivers
• Training new drivers
• Cover routes when needed
• Other Duties that apply

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Free Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match after 2 years of service
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Eligibility first of the month following 30 days from hire date
• Paid New Hire Orientation
• PTO after a successful completion of 90 days probation period
• $500 Quarterly Safety Bonus upon meeting all safety requirements
• Modern Fleet – All 2020 tractors and trailers under full-service leases
• Manual and Automatic transmission options available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed