Truck Driver CDL A

Phifer Incorporated•Tuscaloosa, AL

4d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Phifer Incorporated is hiring a Long Haul Truck Driver at its Tuscaloosa facility. The position transports Phifer products safely and professionally to customers across the country and in Canada. Phifer states that it strives to provide a good work/life balance for its long-haul drivers. The driver operates a commercial truck in compliance with driving regulations, completes required inspections and logs, handles shipping documentation, secures cargo, and may assist with loading and unloading. The role also includes routine vehicle checks and reporting maintenance issues.

Requirements

Possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Have a safe driving record.
Pass a Department of Transportation physical examination.
Be at least 25 years of age.
Pass a driving test.
Have or be able to acquire a passport.
Have a negative DOT pre-employment drug test.
Complete Employer Accident and drug/alcohol testing history requirements.
Provide a driving record showing medical certification status.
Have a minimum of two years of cross-country experience driving a diesel tractor with trailer.
Have 2–3 years of experience operating an Electronic Logging Device (ELD).
Present an acceptable CSA score.
Have an acceptable pre-employment screening program (PSP) report.
Meet TABE reading and mathematics scores at an 8th-grade equivalency or higher, or have an appropriate score based on a WorkKeys Profile.

Nice To Haves

Experience with material handling equipment.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Drive a truck to destinations while applying commercial driving regulations and maneuvering the vehicle in difficult situations, including narrow passageways.
Maneuver the truck into loading or unloading positions, following loading crew signals as needed.
Drive to weigh stations before and after loading and along the route to document weight and comply with state regulations.
Maintain driver logs according to I.C.C. regulations using electronic logs.
Inspect the truck before, during, and after trips and submit reports on its condition.
Obtain bills of lading and required signatures, and return completed paperwork to the shipping office.
Manually load or unload the truck, or assist with manual loading and unloading.
Check oil, water, fuel, and tire air daily, and report maintenance malfunctions to a supervisor.
Chock the rear wheels of the truck or trailer before unloading.
Secure loads using straps or other securement devices.
May use a hand truck to rearrange loads in the shipping department.
May sweep out the truck body.
May switch empty and full trailers in the shipping yard to optimize loading patterns.
May perform other department duties as assigned by management.