Truck driver - Long Haul

e38af941-9765-429f-baa1-1bb85d7305ae•Idaho Falls, ID

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 53-foot reefer or dry van trailers. The position also involves warehouse handling, preparation of orders, accurate recordkeeping, vehicle and work-area upkeep, and compliance with safety, quality, warehouse, traffic, and DOT regulations. Frequent overnight travel and travel within the workday are required.

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 tools such as powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and pallet jacks.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and pursue objectives without direct supervision.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to remain effective and composed in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate patience with internal and external candidates.
Ability to work effectively with people across teams, departments, and 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.
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.
Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
Ability to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy 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.
Must be at least 21 years old, maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driving record, and meet the company's driver qualification requirements.
Must agree to applicable company driving policies. When driving a personal vehicle on company business, must provide proof of personal auto insurance meeting the stated minimum coverage requirements initially and annually.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety, quality, and warehouse regulations.
Obey traffic laws and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
Perform safety checks on trucking equipment before departure and promptly report mechanical issues to the Manager.
Accurately maintain 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 when 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 to receive updated delivery and customer-location information.
Maintain accurate, legible, and timely records and documentation, including invoices, IFTA forms, payroll/trip sheets, and receipts.
Keep the work area and vehicle clean and safe.