Truck Driver

BIAGI BROS INC•Waddell, AZ

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About The Position

The Truck Driver safely and efficiently transports and delivers freight by operating tractor-trailer combinations. The role includes connecting and disconnecting trailers, loading and unloading freight, fueling and inspecting vehicles and equipment, securing loads, and following applicable driving and safety regulations. Drivers maintain required logs and shipment documentation, communicate with dispatch about hazards, delays, accidents, and delivery irregularities, and represent Biagi Bros. professionally. The position may involve around-the-clock trips, extended time away from home for line driving, irregular schedules, long trips, and exposure to varying weather and road conditions.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Previous tractor-trailer driving experience with 48-foot to 57-foot dry vans or 42-foot tanks to be accepted for a training position.
Ability to read and write in English and perform simple mathematical calculations, handle receipts, read maps and road signs, and operate electronic logging or automatic onboard recording devices.
Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
Knowledge of DOT and State regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
Availability for around-the-clock trips and ability to be away from home for extended periods when dispatched for line driving.
Must meet and maintain U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
Must pass a drug test and, if hired, be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
Ability to sit and remain alert while driving for extended periods, shift a manual transmission, and operate foot pedals.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including handling freight, climbing into and out of vehicles, standing and walking, and installing or removing tire chains.
Ability to operate an electronic logging device and perform vehicle and trailer coupling tasks, including operating landing gear and fifth-wheel or pintle-hook equipment.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently transport and deliver freight using tractor-trailer combinations.
Hook and unhook trailers and converter dollies, including positioning dollies and raising or lowering landing gear.
Load and unload trailers with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
Fuel vehicles and perform pre-trip, during-trip, and post-trip inspections; report equipment conditions using an AOBRD.
Check shipping papers and cargo loading, and determine whether additional blocking or load locks are needed.
Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.
Drive in compliance with Federal and State regulations and use safe commercial-driving practices in traffic, adverse weather, and tight loading areas.
Ensure required shipping documents accompany shipments, obtain signed bills of lading, and submit proof-of-delivery paperwork to dispatch daily or upon return to the terminal; fax documents when instructed.
Maintain driver logs, fuel-purchase records, mileage records, and other records required by law or company instructions.
Follow company policies and applicable Federal, State, and local commercial vehicle regulations.
Report accidents, highway safety hazards, breakdowns, weather or traffic delays, emergencies, delays exceeding one hour for loading or unloading, and pickup or delivery irregularities.
Maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
Perform other duties and assignments as requested by management.
Use a pallet jack, climb ladders for tankers, wash and sanitize trucks, and complete required vehicle inspections and chaining tasks.