CDL Driver: Class A

Overview

The primary function of this safety sensitive position is to drive flatbed trucks and curtain-side trailers to deliver products efficiently and accurately to customers. CDL Drivers must exhibit a courteous and professional attitude to our customers at all times.

• Willing and able to work safely at all times. Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers
• Must satisfy all DOT requirements
• Drives and otherwise operates semi-truck and other non-cdl trucks according to applicable state and federal transportation laws
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals
• Assists with loading of, or loads and unloads, goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate personnel when delivery route is complete
• Facilitates routine service on trucks and trailers, which may include checking oil, water, fuel, and air system; reports maintenance malfunctions to Manager
• Performs daily pre and post trip inspections of truck and trailer to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure that material loaded for delivery matches shipping documents and that the products are in good condition
• Properly and safely secure material in the truck to ensure no damage in transit to include securing cargo for transport, using straps, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
• Ensure proper weight distribution of materials for DOT compliance
• Maintain and update electronic logbook, trip reports, and on-board computer as required to ensure they are up to date and DOT compliant at all times
• Communicate any problems upon delivery to the branch immediately
• Communicate and interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of products and inventory
• Attend periodic safety meetings as required
• CDL Drivers may also work in the warehouse as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Forklift
• Clamp Truck
• CDL Class A Truck
• Hand Truck
• Pallet Jack
• Stretch Wrapper
• Electronic Email Software
• Office Suite Technology
• Electronic log program
• Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
• Global positioning system GPS receiver
• Bar Code reader equipment

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for goods by road, including the relative costs and benefits.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized…