Class A Truck Driver - Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm - 4:30am

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Independence, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting customer product via tractor trailer, contributing to the long-term success of the organization. The role requires adherence to company values including safety first, integrity, delivering on commitments with a positive attitude, treating everyone with respect and dignity, operating with high business ethics, being a good corporate citizen, valuing professional relationships, and striving for a continuous improvement culture. Company expectations include performing in a manner that ensures long-term success, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, initiative, high quality of work, ability to follow directions, professional communication, and appropriate appearance.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.
A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must be able to climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers.
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time.
Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.
Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch.
Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication and e-logs.
Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions.
Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections.
Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled.
Communicate with Dispatch when loads are complete and ready for next assignment.
Stay on scheduled throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel.

Nice To Haves

Flexibility: Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Reliability: Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.
Attitude: Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.
Willingness to learn: Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Initiative: Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in department meetings. Display pride in your assigned truck and related equipment, is on time for loading and delivery appointments. Secures cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines.
Follows directions: Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc…
Communication: Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Appearance: Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.
Communicate effectively with customers as required.
Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch Operations.
Communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution.
Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk.
Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch.
Communicate with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is required.
Communicate their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently transport customer product via tractor trailer.
Contribute to the long-term success of the organization.
Operate safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies.
Deliver on commitments to customers always with a positive attitude.
Treat everybody with respect and dignity.
Operate with high business ethics.
Be a good corporate citizen.
Value professional relationships on all levels.
Strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”.
Work the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays).
Remain open-minded, perform a wide variety of job tasks, and transition from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Be present and punctual; arrive prepared for work.
Complete work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
Plan and schedule time off in advance with supervisor or manager.
Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.
Maintain a “Whatever it Takes” attitude.
Live by company stated values and inspire others.
Approach new tasks with an interest to learn.
Have the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Seek out additional work when job tasks are completed.
Go above and beyond required tasks.
Participate in department meetings.
Display pride in assigned truck and related equipment.
Be on time for loading and delivery appointments.
Secure cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft.
Maintain high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines.
Follow all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc…
Share all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company.
Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Maintain an appropriate appearance and dress in accordance with established dress code guidelines.
Maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.
Possess a solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.
Work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees.
Lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
Abide by DOT regulations 100% of the time.
Follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.
Report immediately to Dispatch any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.
Communicate effectively with customers as required.
Resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch Operations.
Read and understand work instructions from dispatch.
Work and understand electronic communication including in-cab communication and e-logs.
Understand regional geography, read maps, follow directions and make effective and efficient travel route decisions.
Perform effective pre or post trip inspections.
Communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution.
Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled.
Communicate immediately to Dispatch if scheduled delivery time is at risk.
Communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch.
Communicate with Dispatch when loads are complete and ready for next assignment.
Communicate with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is required.
Stay on schedule throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel.
Communicate recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility.