CDL Class A Truck Driver

CDL Class A Truck Driver

The truck driver position requires performing a variety of routine, physical and complex transportation related work in driving a commercial semi-truck and trailer, and coordinating transportation of freight of all kinds throughout the United States.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Time management
• Basic math skills
• Basic comprehension skills
• Decision making
• Customer/client focus
• Discretion
• Thoroughness

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderately loud when not inside the vehicle.

• This is a full-time position. Hours of work will vary and are based on the Federal DOT Hours of Service regulations (duty shifts up to 14 hours).

• Travel is primarily local and or regional and requires night-time hours.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  This document outlines much of the professional truck driver job duties, responsibilities, requirements and qualifications however, is not all inclusive of any other duties that may be required.

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive and operate vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Make safety a priority at all times.
• Adhere to company, state and Federal rules and regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.
• Remaining awake and alert while at the controls at all times.
• Work erratic schedules when needed, including night time and or overnight driving hours.
• Maintain physical health to ensure continued possession of DOT medical examination certificate.
• Pick-up and safely transport goods to their intended destination on time.
• Ensure contents are properly secured in truck to prevent load shifting, damage/injury
• Utilize technology to perform job duties using various software applications (Logging, digitally submitting paperwork, Fueling, etc.)
• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries.
• Assist in mapping driving routes.
• Stay on predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery.
• Communicate with dispatch, safety, other drivers, vendors, etc., as needed.
• Confirm that the contents of each shipment load match the manifesto document (verify BOL info with the actual cargo being loaded).
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip.
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
• 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.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required.
• 3+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred.
• Clean driving record with no more than 1 moving violation and no more than 1 accident within the past 3 years.
• Must pass background checks and DOT governed pre-employment drug test.
• Skilled at driving and parking, backing large, heavy vehicles.
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented.
• Physically and mentally fit.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, hear, bend, push/pull up to 75 – 100 pounds. The employee is…