Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Truck Driver and take charge of delivering freight efficiently and safely across various routes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to operate a range of commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, flatbeds, refrigerated trailers, tankers, dump trucks, roll-off trucks, and more. As a key player in our logistics network, you’ll ensure timely deliveries while maintaining the highest safety standards. Your expertise in manual transmission driving and route management will drive our success forward, making every delivery a smooth and successful journey.
Duties
- Safely operate a variety of trucks such as tractor-trailers, flatbeds, refrigerated trailers, tankers, dump trucks, and roll-off trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Load and unload cargo efficiently using appropriate equipment like forklifts when necessary.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with transportation regulations.
- Manage route driving responsibilities with precision, adhering to schedules and traffic laws to optimize delivery times.
- Secure freight properly for transport, ensuring load stability during transit to prevent damage or accidents.
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation, logs, and reports for compliance and operational purposes.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and clients regarding delivery schedules, delays or issues encountered during routes.
Experience
- Proven truck driving experience with a focus on commercial driving environments.
- Skilled in operating manual transmission vehicles with confidence and precision.
- Experience handling diverse freight types including refrigerated goods, flatbed loads, tankers, and other specialized trailers.
- Familiarity with load & unload procedures as well as route planning for efficient deliveries.
- Ability to operate auxiliary equipment such as forklifts when necessary for loading or unloading cargo.
- Knowledge of safety protocols related to trucking operations including DOT regulations and vehicle maintenance standards.
- Prior experience with delivery driver roles involving freight handling, route driving, and vehicle inspections is highly preferred. Embark on a rewarding career where your driving skills power our logistics operations! We value safety, efficiency, and professionalism—come drive your future forward with us!
Pay: From $2,018.76 per week
Benefits:
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Paid toll fees
- Prescription drug insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Truck driving: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Township of Howell, NJ 07731 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road