Driver CDL NE 1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned regional and/or local destination and/or customers in a timely fashion. 

·         Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).

·         Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.

·         Loads and unloads vehicles as required.

·         Performs daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

·         Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.

·         Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.

·         Reports traffic incidents, including, traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.

·         Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.

·         Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required.

·         Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

·         2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.

·         High School diploma/GED preferred.

·         Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.

·         Successful completion of a road test required.

·         Ability to meet company insurability standards required.

·         Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.

·         Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required.

·         Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.

·         Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to commercial vehicle operations required.

·         Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.

·         Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.

·         Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.

·         Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.