Job Title Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
Clean driving record with no moving violations
Make safety a priority at all times
Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented
Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly
Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage
Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely
Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions
Communicate with dispatch as needed
Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers
Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
Maintain a clean vehicle
Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
Track and report working hours
Adhere to company rules and regulations
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies
Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills
Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork
Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.)
Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references
Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA.
Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.
Valid Class A driver's license required.
Clean driving record with no moving violations
Must pass background check and drug test.
Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management.
