Truck driver - Long Haul

e38af941-9765-429f-baa1-1bb85d7305ae•Antigo, WI

2d•$70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Long-Haul Truck Driver is responsible for over-the-road pickup and delivery of Volm and sourced products at company and customer locations across the United States and Canada. Drivers ensure 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. The position requires frequent overnight travel and frequent travel within the workday. The driver reports to the Corporate Transportation Manager.

Requirements

Current valid Class A CDL and 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 equipment such as powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and pallet jacks.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed toward objectives without direct supervision.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining effectiveness and composure.
Ability to work effectively with people across teams, departments, and locations.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move around for extended periods; regularly lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and bend, stoop, reach, push, or pull as required.
Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges, and ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
Ability to adapt to varying environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, and willingness to follow safety protocols and wear required protective gear.
To qualify to drive on company business, agree to applicable company driving policies, hold a valid driver license, be at least 21 years old, and maintain an acceptable driving record. When using 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, and warehouse regulations, as well as traffic laws and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Perform safety checks on trucking equipment before departure and promptly report mechanical issues to the Manager.
Maintain accurate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records and comply with Hours of Service (HOS) 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 delivery or pickup orders 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 records and documentation, including invoices, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) forms, payroll/trip sheets, and receipts, and submit them on time.
Keep the work area and vehicle clean and safe.
Follow company driving policies and driver qualification requirements when operating a company-owned or leased vehicle, or a personal vehicle on company business.