Truck driver - Long Haul

Volm Companies•Antigo, WI

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. The driver ensures pickups and deliveries are completed safely and according to customer schedules. Vehicles typically include late-model tractors with a 53-foot refrigerated or dry van trailer. The role requires frequent overnight travel and frequent travel within the workday. Drivers must be included in the company’s driver qualification program to operate a company-owned or leased vehicle, or a personal vehicle on behalf of the company.

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 and interpret road signs and use GPS and maps to manage transportation time and efficiency.
Ability to operate material-handling equipment 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 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, pull, and carry heavy objects.
Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges, and ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
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.
Must be at least 21 years old and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driving record to qualify to drive on behalf of the company.
When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, provide the required personal auto insurance declaration page 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 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 records and documentation, including invoices, IFTA forms, payroll/trip sheets, and receipts, and submit them legibly and on time.
Keep the work area and vehicle clean and safe.
Follow company driving policies and maintain driver qualification requirements, including an acceptable driving record and valid license.