P&D Driver
About The Position
As a P&D Driver, you pick up, transport, and deliver freight locally while serving as a regular customer-facing representative of Southeastern Freight Lines. The role involves operating a tractor-trailer in various conditions and handling vehicle operations, including coupling and uncoupling, connecting lines, and adjusting equipment. Drivers inspect vehicles, manage cargo loading and unloading, and ensure transport documents are accurate and compliant, particularly when handling hazardous materials. The position requires maneuvering in challenging environments such as heavy traffic and tight spaces, reporting incidents or delays, and following safety regulations and company policies. Professionalism and excellent customer service are expected. The position requires at least six months of driving experience; one year is preferred. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid CDL with HAZMAT, Tanker, and Twin Trailers endorsements, and no automatic restrictions. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, meet DOT physical qualifications, and pass alcohol and drug tests. Drivers must be able to communicate and perform the listed reading, writing, math, document-handling, map-reading, and driving-log tasks in English, and comply with applicable DOT rules and guidelines.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of driving experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with HAZMAT, Tanker, and Twin Trailers endorsements.
- No automatic restrictions on the CDL.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and write in English; perform simple mathematical calculations; handle receipts; read maps and road signs; and maintain driving logs.
- Detailed knowledge of and compliance with DOT rules and guidelines, including those for safe driving, hours of service, vehicle inspections, and hazardous-material transportation.
- Meet DOT physical qualifications.
- Pass alcohol and drug tests.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- One year of driving experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Pick up, transport, and deliver freight locally.
- Represent Southeastern Freight Lines and provide regular customer service.
- Operate a tractor-trailer in various conditions.
- Couple and uncouple equipment, connect lines, and adjust equipment.
- Conduct vehicle inspections.
- Manage the loading and unloading of cargo.
- Ensure transport documents are accurate and compliant, especially for hazardous materials.
- Maneuver safely in heavy traffic and tight spaces.
- Report incidents or delays.
- Follow safety regulations, company policies, and applicable DOT rules and guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
