Local CDL-A Truck Drivers

CDL-A Driver Job Posting

A driver with a Class A CDL license is a professional who can handle the demands of long-distance driving. This individual is responsible for communicating and coordinating with dispatchers to ensure timely delivery of cargo, while also adhering to applicable traffic laws.

The driver must have experience in securing cargo within the vehicle and balancing it correctly to avoid accidents during transit. Furthermore, this driver should maintain a detailed log of their working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations. They should also perform daily maintenance on the truck by refueling, cleaning, and ensuring any mechanical issues are resolved before starting each trip. The driver is responsible for planning routes and meeting delivery schedules, all while complying with truck driving rules and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

N / A, No Direct Reports

Duties / Responsibilities :

Long-distance driving (home daily)

Long periods of sitting behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer (8 hours of driving before DOT 30-minute break)

Ability to lift 50 lbs or more

Ability to operate a CMV in Interstate and Intrastate Commerce

Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers

Obeying and following applicable traffic laws

Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle

Ability to crank landing gear up / down on trailers

Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations

Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving

Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules

Complying with truck driving rules and regulations

Reporting defects, accidents, and violations

Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.) and trailers

Climbing in / out of tractor / trailer and cleaning / sweeping trailers as needed

Interacting with customers in a professional manner

Maintaining mental awareness of self and surroundings

Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports

Recording cargo deliveries

Required Skills / Abilities :

Class A CDL

Ability to trip plan

Ability to work independently

Ability to effectively communicate with dispatch

Education and Experience :

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Knowledge of FMCSA regulations

Minimum 1 year of driving experience

Physical Requirements :

Ability to bend, sit for long periods, and lift 50 lbs or more

Ability to maintain a valid / current Fed-Med card