CDL-A Regional Driver

Job Description

OTR CDL-A Truck Driver

At Quick-Way, Inc. we know our drivers are the backbone of our business and believe in giving our drivers only the best. We offer an overall compensation package that combines pay, benefits and many other perks that is among the best in industry.

Job Summary

The Driver is responsible for providing timely, accurate, and safe deliveries of liquid bulk commodities. The Driver provides excellent customer service by collaborating diligently and expeditiously with dispatchers and customers daily. Drivers support interstate operations with several days/nights spent away from home per week while on deliveries to our customers. As a driver, you must have a safe driving record, follow all state and national driving laws, rules, and regulations. In this position, you will follow prearranged routes to destinations or use maps and GPS to navigate routes. You will also maintain vehicle upkeep and cleanliness.

Compensation

Loaded Miles: $0.61 (post training)

Unloaded Miles: $0.60 (post training)

On-Duty Time: $20.40/hour

Role Expectations

Practice safe driving habits

Use ELD and telematics data to improve performance

Follow all state and national safety regulations and standards

Accurately follow routes, maps, and directions

Arrive at destinations on schedule

Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays

Maintain vehicle equipment; replace oil, fill gas tank, perform general motor vehicle maintenance as needed for safety

Clean windows, windshields, and mirrors as needed

Keep interior of vehicle clean of debris and clutter

Inspect vehicle before and after use according to DOT and company standards.

Loading trailers and filling customer owned tanks as assigned.

Use of various equipment including opening valves, hoses, air compressors, gauges, and meters.

Maintain DOT and company vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed.

Work closely with customers to Quick-Way, Inc. meet their expectations, listen to and report customer complaints, concerns, or questions to Dispatcher.

Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed.

Assure the truck remains in proper and safe working order and that routine and required maintenance occurs on a timely basis.

Complete additional safety and industry training as required.

Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws regulating safe driving and the safe and proper handling of materials.

Immediately notify the Dispatcher of malfunctioning equipment or condition that needs immediate action.

Maintain appropriate driver’s license with needed endorsements

Perform other duties as assigned.

Driver Qualifications

Must have 2 years verifiable CDL-A driving experience

Must have a valid class A with tanker endorsement

Must be able to pass DOT physical & drug screen

Must have valid TWIC Card or be able to obtain

MVR must be approved by Fleet Insurance

No DWI or reckless driving convictions in the past 10 years

No more than 2 moving violation and/or accidents in the past 36 months combined

No history of license suspension for a moving violation in the past 36 months

Current Hazmat Endorsements strongly preferred

Valid credentials to cross Canadian border (Enhanced Driver’s License, PASS Card or Passport) strongly preferred

Basic computer knowledge for electronic logs on a tablet

Focused on customer service

Demonstrate safe driving practices

Able to follow verbal/written directions, read maps, follow GPS

Able to work well alone

Reliable and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties

Able to adapt to changing schedules or routines

Excellent time management skills

Organized and able to follow a schedule

Positive attitude and professional demeanor

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Must be able to pass criminal background check

Physically able to lift and carry object up from 30 to 50 pounds

Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and sit for long periods of time during daily routine

Able to work at night, early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

This job description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing the job, and the physical requirements normal to the position. Essential functions are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the essential functions. Specific performance objectives will be developed each year to measure performance.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change and revision. Any written contractual agreements will supersede this job description. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate physically or mentally challenged employees.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.