Commercial Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose :

Commercial Drivers must safely operate company vehicles and ensure on-time delivery of goods while meeting established quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Safely drive company owned trucks and equipment on assigned routes without incident. Maintain safe vehicle conditions and protect loads by complying with company policy and DOT and state highway rules and regulations.
• Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and check that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Load and unload cargo, sort and stage freight for shipping, verify load information, counts, audits as required.
• Determine the condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection form and reporting requirements and to adhere to the current regulatory requirements (i.e. DOT / FMCSA) and company standards.
• Maintain logs, trip sheets, documents, seals, and reports as required by location.
• Ensure integrity of the operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting problems, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment supplies and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Read and act upon bills of lading, receiving documents and any other documents relevant to shipping and receiving.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods, inspect and document freight damages, and prepare required paperwork for shipping / receiving client’s product to / from outside venders, customers and other locations.
• Perform data entry to record material transactions and maintenance of paperwork.
• Ensure proper labeling of inventory and load inspection.
• Properly inspect & secure all loads for safe transport.
• Follow standard operating procedures for assigned shifts, which can include lifting, moving, and shrink-wrapping loads;
• Adhere to all company and customer policies, procedures, quality, safety, and security requirements, and reporting policies.

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