Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Class A CDL OTR LONG HAUL Company Truck Driver to join our team! You will be responsible for safely operating a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds up to 80,000Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
Responsibilities :
- Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
- Collects pickup and delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Maintains logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic, violations, or damage to the vehicles
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, load locks, or any other devices needed to properly secure cargo
- Confirm piece / pallet / po count are accurate prior to signing for cargo
- Drives trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations
- Drives trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver dry and refrigerated food products
- Pre-Cool reefer to proper temperature prior to loading
- Monitor temperature of refrigerated commodities while load is in transit
- Obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods as well as confirm all bill of ladings are in hand prior to departing receiver
- Report any issues or incidents to dispatch
- Inspect truck / trailer before and after trip
- Performs basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
- Checks condition of trailer after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage
- Couples or uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks
- Cranks trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure trailer / vehicle
- Reads and interprets maps to determine vehicle routes
- Possible assist load / unload trucks with a pallet jack
- Remove debris from trailer, sweep trailer, trailer washout
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualifications :
- Previous experience in truck driving or other related fields. 2 Years minimum experience as a truck driver
- Class A Commercial driver's license (CDL)
- Education : Successful completion of professional truck driving school
- Ability to handle physical workload
- Strong work ethic
Skills :
- Communication
- Judgement and decision making
- Operation monitoring
- Time management
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
Company Description
Refrigerated Trucking Company.
Company Description
Refrigerated Trucking Company.
21 days ago