Truck driver - Long Haul

Volm Companies•Fresno, CA

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 role requires frequent overnight travel and frequent travel during the workday, along with compliance with company driver qualification policies.

Requirements

Current valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal DOT medical card.
Minimum of 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 and interpret road signs and use GPS and maps to manage transportation safely and efficiently.
Ability to operate material-handling tools, including powered industrial trucks such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed without direct supervision.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and maintain composure.
Ability to work effectively with people across teams, departments, and locations.
Ability to drive a company-owned or leased vehicle, or a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, and inclusion in the company driver qualification program.
Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be at least 21 years of age.
Maintain an acceptable driving record, subject to baseline and ongoing motor vehicle record checks.
When driving a personal vehicle on company business, provide initial and annual proof of personal auto insurance meeting the stated minimum coverage requirements.
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, and pull.
Sufficient manual dexterity, visual acuity, and hearing to perform job tasks and communicate.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, and willingness to follow safety protocols and wear required protective gear.

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 materials in the warehouse.
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 and timely submit accurate, legible records and documentation, including invoices, IFTA forms, payroll or trip sheets, and receipts.
Keep the work area and vehicle clean and safe.
Agree to and follow applicable company driving policies and maintain driver qualification requirements.