Class A Driver

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Delivering freight over long distances across the country's road networks.
• Planning routes efficiently and delivering freight on time.
• Performing prescribed truck inspections before departure to ensure good running order. Documenting the freight's condition before departure and inventorying loads.
• Securing the freight in place before departure and monitoring its safe distribution throughout the trip.
• Supervising the loading and unloading of freight and obtaining the client's signature on delivery.
• Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, as well as minor repairs, when required.
• Logging hours and distances driven, rest stop durations, as well as all fuel, repair, and toll expenses.
• Communicating any delays due to road conditions, accidents, or breakdowns to dispatchers.

Job requirements

• Applicable Commercial Driver's License (Class A CDL).
• Over 3 years of experience operating Dry Van and/or Yard Goat vehicles.
• Certificate of Completion of a professional truck driving course preferred.
• Experience as a Long-Haul Truck Driver.
• Hazardous material DOT certification a big plus
• W.I.C. Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) preferred
• A clean driving record, as well as sound knowledge of truck maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of route planning, using both road maps and GPS devices.