Local Driver

Description

Elevate Textiles, a leading manufacturer and marketing of advanced textiles, is looking for CDL Driver to join the company's internal trucking fleet. This position would cover local, day routes between manufacturing facilities and local suppliers.

The job requires that you operate a Class A commercial truck combination vehicle within safety guidelines as prescribed by the company and by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Specific responsibilities include:

• Operate a tractor/trailer combination vehicle over public highways to pickup and deliver freight as directed by dispatch. Obey all federal and state laws in the operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Maintain a valid commercial drivers license with hazardous materials endorsement and maintain a current and valid DOT medical examiners certificate that allows operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Maintain required records including vehicle inspection log and driver log book, observing all laws and regulations governing hours of service (HOS) for commercial drivers. Insure all freight documents accompany the freight shipment and are signed and submitted as required.
• Monitor and redistribute freight load as necessary to insure compliance of federal and state weight per axle regulations.
• Adhere to all regulations and requirements as set forth by the company and department to insure the safe operation of a tractor/trailer combination vehicle.

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years over the road or local experience, safe driving record and desire to be part of a professional team.

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