Line Haul Driver

Langham Logistics, Inc•Plainfield, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Haul Driver contributes to meeting Langham goals of exceptional customer service, quality, process improvement, and profitability by ensuring that the designated shipments are picked up and delivered shipped according to client specifications, eliminating errors and claims. Line Haul drivers perform a variety of duties, load and unload freight in a productive, safe and claims-free manner between our customers and/or our dock. Hook/unhook trailers to/from a tractor and/or trailer. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck. Drivers may be required to perform job duties of a pick up and delivery driver or a dock employee where operationally necessary. All Line Haul drivers are expected to operate according to all safety and security guidelines. Any Line Haul driver who operates any of our forklift equipment must be certified by Langham.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Class A CDL with one year of like equipment experience in the past 3 years
Forklift drivers must be able to pass forklift certification training
Able to read, interpret, and use forms and other visual instructions in order to perform required work
Demonstrates ability to verbally and/or visually communicate with others
Proactive in anticipating and alerting others to problems with projects or processes
High detail orientation and accuracy
Takes initiative and needs little supervision
Performs responsibilities efficiently and timely
Can adjust to changing workloads and hours
Works well in a team environment and as part of a team
Demonstrates proficiency in basic mathematics
Ability to read and understand maps, road signs and shipping papers

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment, machinery, forklifts, etc., in an efficient, safe, and productive manner
Perform pre and post trip inspections on tractor/trailer
Meet established quality and productivity metrics
Maintain cleanliness of company vehicles
Maintain accurate daily logs
Lift, carry and position freight for maximum use of trailer space
Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
Work as part of a team, assist others when needed
Properly document all freight control processes
Hook/unhook Trailers
Available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments
Ensure shipments are transported in a safe manner between major cities for on time pick up and deliveries
Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch as required, including but not limited to delays, arrivals and equipment problems
Communicate with customer to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicit additional business
Demonstrate internal and external customer service
Ask for additional business from customers, and provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to; pallets, straps and rope
Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary
Driver offload at IU Hospital docks via pallet jack (freight is not heavy)
Empty dock, driver is responsible for offloading safely and will not have to deal with other providers