Driver

Position Summary

Safely, professionally and in a timely manner, pick up, transport and deliver customers' freight while following company policies and procedures and federal and state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Drives truck to destination in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policies and pro-cedures and Driver Manager recommendation's; and applies knowledge of commercial driving and uses acquired skills in safely maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in challenging situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather conditions and tight loading/unloading dock areas.
• Hooks and unhooks trailers properly from the tractor using proper method; monitors condition of trailers on a continuous basis; and reports damages, needed maintenance and performance concerns in a timely manner.
• Reviews all shipping documents (e.g., manifest, security seal records, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, etc.) before any trip miles are completed in order to understand the nature of the load; en-sures that all shipping documentation required to move with shipments is available for inspection at all times and that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipment when delivered; and all submits necessary shipping paperwork to West Side in a timely manner.
• Loads and unloads trailer freight with assistance from dock workers, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment; maintains condition of freight from origin to destination drop-off; and monitors in-ventory of loads in order to meet order expectations of customers.
• Maintains and submits on a timely basis records required for compliance with state and federal regula-tions including drivers' logs, fuel receipts, mileage records and other requested information.
• Maintains complete communication flow with Driver Manager as needed for quality service to be pro-vided; and performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures according to the Driver Manager and Vice President of Operations.
• Inspects truck for defects, damages, or needed maintenance before, during and after trips are completed; submits reports at the end of each trip or tour of duty; and installs and removes necessary equipment as required in appropriate weather conditions.
• Reports all accidents involving drivers' safety and company or driver equipment; reports highway safety hazards noted en route as witnessed; and reports any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic condi-tions or other emergencies in a timely manner.
• Attends various educational training sessions and meetings in order to improve the quality of service provided and to maintain personal safety record.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License.
• 1 Year tractor-trailer driving experience or have graduated from an approved driving school.
• Successful passing of pre-employment drug screening, physicals, and job task analysis.
• Completion of pre-employment interviewing procedures and driver orientation sessions.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations with mental ability to handle and read receipts, maps, signs and maintain logs and records.
• Ability to operate vehicle safety and control systems.
• Ability to communicate in the English language verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspec-tion, maintenance, and load securing.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to remain seated and alert while driving for up to 11 consecutive hours.
• Ability to frequently push and pull up to 200 lbs with use of necessary equipment and push and pull up to 75 lbs without the use of moving equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs in continuous motions at various height levels.
• Perform crouching, stretching, high reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, and high stepping on a repetitive basis while shifting, loading and unloading freight.
• Ability to depress 40 lbs of pressure with each foot for periods of up to one minute.
• Ability to stand, walk and meet the above requirements on various surface areas and conditions for up to 8 consecutive hours.

Additional Information

For more information on our local driver opportunities call Amy Northrup in the Recruiting Department at:

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