Class A - CDL Commercial Driver

CDL TRUCK DRIVER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
• Pick-up at suppliers and safely transport materials to the intended destination
• Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, or flatbed to prevent damage/injury
• Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Make safety a priority at all times

CDL TRUCK DRIVER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required, Type A
• 1+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Comfortable with long-haul transport
• Able to operate a forklift, dump trailers, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Map reading and route planning experience
• An innate sense of direction
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful