Yard Driver

National DCP•Westampton, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join National DCP, LLC (NDCP) as a Yard Driver. This role involves working in varied temperature environments and outdoor conditions. NDCP is a $3 billion supply chain company supporting over 10,000 Dunkin’ locations across the U.S.

Requirements

CDL Class A License required minimum six (6) months driving experience
Current medical card required
Must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with DCP guidelines for hiring
Must be able to operate a manual and automatic transmission tractor
Ability to work well with little supervision
Ability to interact well with all employees
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Flexible to varying work schedules

Nice To Haves

On Board Computer/Electronic Log System Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Moves tractor/trailers to and from loading/receiving doors of the Distribution Center.
Perform visual inspection of shuttle trailers for road readiness.
Direct all drivers to the correct/assigned door.
Park trucks and/or trailers.
Check fluid levels (fuel) – notify supervisor if low. Enter fuel amounts into the computer on the tractor.
Inform Supervisor of backhauls – refer to backhaul list.
Set up shuttles.
Inform supervisor of equipment breakdowns. Contain spills and inform the supervisor. Report equipment defects. Check that all wheel chock blocks are being used.
Perform temperature checks on trailers for freezer and cooler. Make sure temps are set correctly and maintained.
Be sure all pallet trailers are in good condition and safe to be moved. Tag out-of-service trailers and/or move to the appropriate storage location.
Respond to requests on time for trailer moves in and out of doors.
Maintain an accurate route sheet, calling out new trailers, out-of-service trailers, and trailers returning to service.
Provide coverage for shuttle and route services as needed (Class A required).
All other related yard tasks (cranking landing gear, etc).