OTR Truck Driver- Flatbed Arkadelphia

Overview

OTR Truck Driver - Flatbed Arkadelphia at Standard Logistics

Job posting note:
Responsibilities and requirements reflect the role of an OTR truck driver who safely operates inter-city trucks or combination units to transport freight between terminals and home terminals, loading/unloading freight, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations to deliver freight undamaged and on time.

• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections on vehicles and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure. Ensure that mechanical, safety, ELD, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Check shipping papers to determine nature of load and any special hazards, inspect the load, read bills of lading to determine assignment details, and ensure all load-related documentation is complete and accurate. Obtain receipts or signatures for services when required.
• Operate vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations, company rules, and all applicable laws in accordance with safe driving principles.
• Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verify instructions and routes.
• Pickup and deliver freight as required; plan or adjust routes using GPS or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption.
• Load and unload trucks, assist others with loading/unloading, operate loading equipment as necessary, and check trailer conditions after unloading for damage.
• Maneuver tractor-trailers into loading/unloading positions, follow signals from loading crew, and hook/unhook trailers as required.
• Collect freight charges (CODs) and deliver as instructed.
• Match, count, and verify freight with bills of lading and manifest; confirm freight condition and note any exceptions in writing.
• Secure equipment and freight for transport with tarps, chains, binders, webbing or straps.
• Present a professional image and attitude to colleagues, clients and customer representatives at all times.
• Communicate with the Support Center and customers for instructions and report delays or problems.
• Possess and utilize area map books as applicable.
• Perform general cleanup (e.g., truck and trailer interior).
• Report all defects, accidents, traffic violations, damage or injuries involving driver or equipment immediately.
• Maintain Driver’s Record of Duty Status (driver’s log) in accordance with DOT, state and federal regulations.
• Possess general knowledge of operation and safety of pallet jacks, liftgates, forklifts, etc.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Confirm loaded truck is within legal road weight restrictions and follow safety procedures for transporting heavy equipment and wide loads; drive to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
• Operate equipment such as Omnitracs, FMS, Electronic Logs, and telephones to exchange information with the dispatcher, branch manager, or other drivers.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Subject to random DOT drug screening per FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license and Medical certification.
• Obey all traffic laws.

• Intrastate and Interstate Driving Experience Required
• Clean driving record Required
• Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol screen
• Class A CDL License for their state of residence Required

• Stationary Position
• Move/Traverse
• Stationary Position/Seated
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occassionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching, Handling, Grasping, and other dexterity-related tasks as applicable
• Communicate/Talking and Hearing - as required
• Repetitive Motions and Coordination - as applicable

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad