OTR Driver

TBS Companies•Sun Prairie, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible to safely operate a tractor-trailer semi-truck to deliver finished goods to customers and pick up components or materials from suppliers. The work environment involves driving in all weather and traffic conditions, and may require working outside while loading and securing cargo. Employees are regularly required to sit for long hours, maintain awareness while driving, and may be required to overnight in a sleeper berth in a tractor-cab.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL license with airbrakes.
At least 1 year of tractor trailer/CDL driving experience.
Knowledge of the applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations and requirements.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze business documents such as BOLs, packing slips, DOT instructions, scale tickets, and route instructions.
Ability to write and respond to email correspondence for load details.
The capabilities to speak effectively and communicate with customers, loaders, vendors, law enforcement, safety enforcement and other drivers.
Requires interaction with various areas such as Accounting, Manufacturing, Shipping, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Sales etc.
Demonstrates the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition and subtraction to calculate load capacity and weight limits.
Needs the ability to work independently to solve problems that may arise due to truck issues, road detours, traffic delays, weather conditions, etc.
Needs the ability to adapt to changing driving conditions or unexpected situations that could result from traffic and/or weather-related conditions.
Must have valid driver's license and Class A CDL license with air-brake endorsement.
May need to travel 100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with an ELD/GPS equipment and software preferred.
Microsoft Outlook experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a valid driver and Class A CDL License and follow DOT licensing and certifications.
Maintain a clean MVR to allow insurability for a commercial vehicle
Operate a tractor-trailer semi-truck safely in all driving conditions.
Obey and follow all traffic laws, DOT and FMCSA regulations at all times.
Utilize Motive software to log trip information following hours of service regulations.
Utilize Motive software to enter pre-trip vehicle inspections noting any vehicle defects.
Complete annual training for drivers using Fleetworthy/Carrier’s edge software
Operate a rolling tarp system on a flatbed trailer.
Utilize straps/winches to properly secure cargo.
Transport company product to job sites with the US.
Transport, pickup, and delivery of parts and equipment as needed within the US
Safely maneuver truck/trailer into loading and unloading positions.
May be required to load/unload cargo from flatbed trailer by hand or utilizing a fork truck
Comply with all safe work practices, procedures, processes, and regulations.
Other duties may be assigned.