Truck Driver CDL A

Phifer Incorporated•Tuscaloosa, AL

16d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Phifer Incorporated has an opening in their Tuscaloosa facility for a Long Haul Truck Driver. This position is responsible for transporting Phifer products in a safe and professional manner to customers cross country and to Canada. Phifer strives to provide a good work/life balance for their long haul drivers.

Requirements

Must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License
Must possess a safe driving record.
Must pass Department of Transportation physical examination.
Must be at least 25 years of age.
Must pass driving test.
Must have or be able to acquire a passport
Negative DOT pre-employment drug test.
Must complete Employer Accident and drug/alcohol testing history.
Driving Record showing medical certification status
Must have a minimum of two years' cross country experience in driving a diesel tractor with trailer.
Must have 2-3 years of experience operating a Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
Must be able to present an acceptable CSA score.
Must have an acceptable pre-employment screening program PSP report.

Nice To Haves

Prefer material handling equipment experience.
Prefer high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Will drive truck to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle in difficult situations, such as narrow passageways.
Will maneuver truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed
Will drive truck to weigh station before and after loading, and along route to document weight and conform to individual state regulations
Will maintain driver log according to I.C.C. regulations via electronic logs
Will inspect truck before, during, and after trips and submit reports indicating truck condition
Will obtain shipping bills of lading and necessary signatures and return completed paper work to shipping office
Will manually load or unload or assist in manually loading and unloading of truck
Will perform miscellaneous service duties such as checking on a daily basis oil, water, gasoline or diesel fuel, and air in tires. Will report any maintenance malfunctions to supervisor.
Will chock rear wheels of truck or trailer before any unloading takes place
Will secure loads by using straps or other securement devices
May use hand truck to rearrange loads in shipping department area
May sweep out truck body
May switch empty/full trailers in shipping yard for optimum loading patterns
May be assigned other department duties as determined by management