Truck drivers are dependable and organized.
They provide excellent customer service by properly executing deliveries and other requests for service, as scheduled.
Drivers must ensure safe operation and maintenance or trucks, forklifts, warehouse, and storage units in accordance with company procedures.
They possess a great deal of physical and mental stamina and thrive on working long hours on the road and can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries.
Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.
Must be at least 21 years of age (insurance requirement).
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
Pull a towed weight up to 10,000 lbs.
(Class A certified)
Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination
Provide excellent customer service
Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner as routed by management
Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
Assist in mapping delivery routes
Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
Communicate with dispatch as needed
Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip and report deficiencies to manager
Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
Track and report working hours
Adhere to company rules and regulations
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
Comply with DOT regulations
Always make safety a priority
Essential duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Competencies/skills
Clean driving record with no moving violations
Skilled at driving large vehicles, including maneuvering and parking
Ability to professionally interact with customers, vendors, and coworkers
Strong communication skills and organizational skills
Ability to adapt to fast paced environment
Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
Physically and mentally fit
Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
An innate sense of direction
Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
High level of composure and good stress management
Ability to perform with little to no supervision
Must possess a high level of enthusiasm and energy
Specialized knowledge and/or licenses
Valid CDL (Class A or B) with exceptional driving record
Must be able to secure and renew Medical Examiner's Card by passing DOT Physical (every two years)
General knowledge of position