Line Driver

About the position

Lynden Transport is looking for a Line Driver to drive tractor and trailer combination or straight truck to transport cargo freight. The role involves picking up, loading, unloading, and delivering cargo freight. The Line Driver must adhere to company procedures and governmental regulations while performing their duties.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicle to specified destination in accordance with company procedures and governmental regulations.
• Applies knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds and in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading/unloading dock areas.
• Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive pick-up or delivery instructions.
• Loads and unloads trailer, either individually or with assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
• Ensures that load is secure by using a variety of cargo straps, tarps, ropes, chains, lumber and other tools.
• Hooks and unhooks trailers from tractor or from converter dollies.
• Inspects tractor or truck for defects before, during and after trips and submits reports indicating truck or tractor condition.
• Notes condition of various equipment items such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.
• Installs and removes tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Ensures that all shipping documents required to move the shipment are available and complete.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures; and complies with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Maintains records as required, including drivers logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports.
• Reports any and all safety hazards.
• Reports accidents (vehicular and/or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the on-duty supervisor.
• Maintains dependable and consistent attendance.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have current, valid Commercial Drivers License (class A), with hazardous materials endorsement and may be required to obtain a doubles endorsement.
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with a good driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to work in the warehouse and yard with minimal driving time to start.