Truck Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Previous tractor-trailer driving experience with 48- to 57-foot dry vans or 42-foot tanks to be accepted for a training position.
• Ability to read and write English and perform simple mathematical calculations; handle receipts; read maps and road signs; and operate electronic logging or automatic onboard recording devices.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Knowledge of DOT and State regulations covering safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Availability for around-the-clock trips and ability to be away from home for extended periods when dispatched for line driving.
• Ability to meet and maintain U.S. Department of Transportation medical standards.
• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test and, if hired, be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• Ability to remain seated and alert while driving for extended periods, shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• Ability to handle freight and perform occasional squatting, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle cab 8–10 times per day or more; cab floors are generally 36–66 inches above ground level.
• Ability to push or pull up to 2,000 pounds on a dolly or cart and freight weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to frequently carry freight weighing 1–50 pounds over distances typically up to 50 feet and reach for freight at different heights.
• Ability to load and unload full trailers carrying up to 50,000 pounds of freight, including handling cases, barrels, drums, cartons or other merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds each.
• Ability to install and remove tire chains, climb ladders safely, operate an electronic logging device, and perform vehicle and trailer connection tasks.
• Ability to spend at least 40% of the day standing and 20% walking, including on slippery or wet surfaces.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack and perform tasks such as opening and closing cargo doors, operating fifth-wheel and pintle-hook mechanisms, attaching and releasing safety chains, and fueling vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transport and deliver freight using tractor-trailer combinations.
• Hook and unhook trailers and converter dollies, including positioning dollies and raising or lowering landing gear.
• Load and unload trailers, independently or with dock-worker assistance, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
• Fuel vehicles and perform vehicle checks, including checking engine oil and coolant levels.
• Inspect the tractor, trailer and equipment for defects and safe operating condition before and after trips and during stops, and submit condition information through the onboard recording device.
• Review shipping papers and verify how cargo is loaded and whether additional blocking or load locks are needed.
• Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Drive in accordance with Federal and State regulations and apply commercial driving skills in traffic, inclement weather and tight loading areas.
• Ensure required shipping documentation accompanies shipments, obtain signed bills of lading as proof of delivery, and submit paperwork to dispatch daily or upon returning to the terminal.
• Maintain driver logs, fuel-purchase and mileage records, and other records required by law or company management.
• Follow company policies and procedures and applicable Federal, State and local regulations for commercial vehicle operation.
• Report accidents, highway safety hazards, breakdowns, weather or traffic delays, emergencies, loading or unloading delays exceeding one hour, and pickup or delivery irregularities.
• Meet punctuality and regular-attendance expectations and perform other duties assigned by management.
• Wash and sanitize trucks and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Additional benefits (not specified)