Truck driver - Long Haul

Volm Companies•Idaho Falls, ID

About The Position

The Long-Haul Truck Driver handles 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 also involves warehouse loading and unloading, equipment inspections, delivery documentation, and frequent overnight and within-the-workday travel.

Requirements

Current, valid Class A CDL and a clean driving record.
At least two years of experience as an interstate truck driver.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal DOT medical card.
Ability to communicate in spoken and written English well enough 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 tools such as powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and pallet jacks.
Ability to set priorities, work independently without direct supervision, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to maintain composure and patience in a fast-paced environment and 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, and pull.
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 possible temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, and willingness to follow safety protocols and wear required protective gear.
To qualify as a company driver: agree to applicable company driving policies, be at least 21 years old, maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driving record, and meet applicable vehicle and insurance documentation requirements.

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 when loading, unloading, or 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 to receive updated delivery and customer-location information.
Maintain accurate invoices, International Fuel Tax Agreement forms, payroll and trip sheets, receipts, and other records, and submit them legibly and on time.
Keep the working area and vehicle clean and safe.
Follow company driving policies and maintain the qualifications and records required to drive a company-owned or leased vehicle, or a personal vehicle on company business.