Truck Driver CDL-A

Novo Building Products•Lakeland, FL

29d

About The Position

The Truck Driver will be responsible for transporting and delivering products to customers by tractor trailer in a safe and timely manner while representing the company with courtesy and professionalism. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are secure and has proper weight distribution throughout the route.

Requirements

CDL Class A or B certification
Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements
Acceptable motor vehicle record.
Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills
Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Flexibility in scheduling - able to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Two to three years preferred commercial driving experience.
High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Drives tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the company Logistics Department.
Performs inspection of tractor and trailer before each start drive and post drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.
Communicates any discrepancies, product issues or safety issues with Fleet Supervisor
Keeps required fuel, stop-per-mile, trip sheets and DOT e-logs accurate up-to-date and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
Adheres to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.
Scales load before departure of home domicile
Supervises the unloading of materials at their destination and maintains all delivery/pick-up related paperwork; noting and reporting any discrepancies on Bills of Lading, delivery tickets and other company required documents.
Opens and closes curtains and secures loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading and unloading multiple times per route.
May assist in duties within the warehouse, meeting requirements of material handler position.
Perform other duties as assigned