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Job Summary:
Responsible for driving a tractor-trailer in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as company policies and procedures for transporting various materials in a safe and timely manner.
Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job: Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function:
- Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned regional and/or local destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.
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Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).
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Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
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Loads and unloads vehicles as required.
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Performs daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
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Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.
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Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.
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Reports traffic incidents, including, traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.
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Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
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Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required.
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Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
Required Skills:
- 2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
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High School diploma/GED preferred.
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Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.
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Successful completion of a road test required.
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Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
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Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
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Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required.
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Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
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Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to commercial vehicle operations required.
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Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
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Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
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Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.
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Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
