OTR Driver

Farren International•Roxbury Township, NJ

About The Position

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Dispatcher, the Driver is responsible for providing excellent customer service and completing product deliveries timely and accurately, according to customer needs. Primary Responsibilities: Represent Farren International in a professional manner both while at delivery sites and while driving on the roadway Determine best route for delivery considering weather, time, equipment and road conditions Adhere to daily schedule Operate equipment according to established safety standards Constant communication with Dispatchers Follow all applicable DOT regulations Follow all Company policies Perform required pre and post-trip inspections and complete paperwork Use company provided ELD to remain in compliance with DOT regulations Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel Keep their truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order Safely load/unload and secure cargo May be required to read/interpret permits May be required to assist the rigging team on projects. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

Requirements

Must understand DOT regulations
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a minimum of two years of truck driving experience
Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in good standing for a minimum of two years.
Must possess current DOT Health Card
Clean MVR
Prolonged sitting/driving (up to eleven hours per day)
Must be able to be on duty fourteen hours per day.
Must be able to lift up 70 lbs.
Reach overhead to grasp materials
Twist, bend, stoop, squat to floor level
Must be able to move 2,000 lbs. pallet of freight with a hand pallet jack if required at loading/unloading site.
OTR drivers are expected to stay out on the road for an average of 4-6+ weeks depending on workload.

Nice To Haves

Over-dimensional experience highly preferred
Flatbed experience highly preferred
Rigging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent Farren International in a professional manner both while at delivery sites and while driving on the roadway
Determine best route for delivery considering weather, time, equipment and road conditions
Adhere to daily schedule
Operate equipment according to established safety standards
Constant communication with Dispatchers
Follow all applicable DOT regulations
Follow all Company policies
Perform required pre and post-trip inspections and complete paperwork
Use company provided ELD to remain in compliance with DOT regulations
Report serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel
Keep their truck and associated equipment clean and in good working order
Safely load/unload and secure cargo
May be required to read/interpret permits
May be required to assist the rigging team on projects
Load and unload cargo as needed