Job Title:    Class A CDL Driver                                  

Job Reports To:   Transportation Manager                                    

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Job Summery

Responsible for transporting products to the customer by Tractor Trailer in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Make deliveries to customers’ locations in an efficient and timely manner.
• Understand the Rules and Regulations under the FMCSA.
• Conduct proper pre and post trip inspections to the truck and trailer daily.
• Understand the use of the bill of ladings or other paperwork as assigned.
• Obey all laws pertaining to proper truck routes used by the type equipment being used.
• Handle the truck in a professional manner at all times.
• Be sure the truck is secured (locked) whenever you are more than 25 feet or the truck is out of sight.
• Ensure that the proper cargo protection is used to transport freight.
• Report any truck problems promptly to management.
• Follow all docking procedures necessary at customers’ locations.
• Get the proper rest prior to arriving for work

Other Functions:

• Attend Quarterly Safety Meetings
• Check Fluid Levels Daily
• Fuel Truck Daily

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

The Physical Requirements Checklist that specifies the physical demands for this job is attached and is incorporated into this description.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED; CDL Training Certification

• A minimum of 2 years verifiable driving experience operating vehicles and equipment identified below
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• A valid, current CDL Class A driver’s license
• Physically qualified to drive (Pass DOT physical examination for CDL drivers)

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

Manual and Automatic Single axel tractor and 53’ trailers

Working Conditions:

Must be able to drive in all weather conditions; significant time spent operating a motor vehicle; Extensive sitting; Exposure to extreme weather conditions and variations in temperature.