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Title: Long-Haul Driver
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Summary:
Reports directly to the Traffic Manager. Responsible for the safe transfer of products from Houston Distributing Company’s (HDC’s) supplier’s warehouses, hauling cooperage, dunnage and back hauls as directed.
- Home Every Night
- Off on Weekend
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- When requested, punctual pick up and delivery of transfers from HDC’s warehouses.
- Punctual pick up and delivery of scheduled back-hauls and scheduled loads from HDC’s suppliers and freight customers.
- Compliance with all safety procedures within the confines of HDC’s suppliers and freight customer's properties.
- Must be capable of delivering to and picking up from each of HDC’s freight customers.
- Accurate entry of required DOT logs or electronic HOS information.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance of State weight regulations for both the axle and gross weight of assigned loads and the correct setting of bulkheads to accommodate the assigned order/package to be picked up.
- Maintains the cleanliness of assigned equipment.
- Daily pre & post trip inspections.
- Scheduling of assigned equipment repairs and preventive maintenance with appropriate equipment provider.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Will assist with other projects as required.
- Attired at all times in an HDC approved uniform
Job Specifications:
- Class A CDL
- Effective communication skills
- Dependable work history
- Acceptable motor vehicle report and criminal background
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
Work Location: In person
