Truck driver - Long Haul

Volm Companies•California, Fresno, CA, US, CA

13d•$70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Long-Haul Truck Driver handles over-the-road pickup and delivery of Volm and sourced products at company and customer locations across the United States and Canada. The driver ensures pickups and deliveries are completed safely and according to customer schedules. Vehicles typically include late-model tractors with a 53-foot reefer or dry van trailer. This role involves operating trucking and material-handling equipment, preparing loads, transporting products, maintaining vehicle and work-area safety, and completing required driving, delivery, and administrative records. Frequent overnight travel and frequent travel within the workday are required.

Requirements

Current valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal DOT medical card.
At least two years of experience as an interstate truck driver.
Ability to communicate in spoken and written English sufficiently to perform the job safely and effectively.
Ability to read, interpret, and distinguish road signage.
Ability to use GPS and maps to manage transportation time and efficiency safely.
Ability to operate material-handling tools such as powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and pallet jacks.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to maintain effectiveness and composure in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate patience with internal and external candidates.
Ability to work effectively with people across teams, departments, and physical locations.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move around for extended periods.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, as well as perform other physically demanding tasks involving lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects.
Proficiency using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing and writing; sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges; and ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
Ability to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, depending on the job.
Willingness to follow safety protocols and wear required protective gear, including helmets, goggles, gloves, and safety shoes.
Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be at least 21 years of age; maintain an acceptable driving record as verified by a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
Agree to applicable company driving policies and meet the company driver qualification program requirements. When driving a personal vehicle on company business, provide proof of personal auto insurance meeting the stated coverage requirements initially and annually.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety, quality, warehouse, traffic, and Department of Transportation regulations.
Perform safety checks on trucking equipment before departure and promptly report mechanical issues to the Manager.
Maintain accurate Electronic Logging Device records and comply with Hours of Service requirements.
Represent the company and trucking industry professionally.
Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment while loading, unloading, and moving warehouse materials.
Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule, including loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping or transporting.
Transport loads from the warehouse to customer locations safely, efficiently, and on time.
Inspect products for defects or damage and report issues to the Manager.
Maintain regular contact with the Manager for updated delivery and customer-location information.
Maintain accurate, legible, and timely records and documentation, including invoices, IFTA forms, payroll or trip sheets, and receipts.
Keep the work area and vehicle clean and safe.