Driver Class A Local

Job Description

CDL Class A Driver needed for a local LTL company. Must know valley and able to work overtime when needed.

Home Daily! Weekend Off!

JOB DUTIES:

Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself or from convertor dollies, including pushing and/ or pulling dollies into place and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi trailers and/ or the front support on convertor dollies.

Load and unload trailer with mechanical freight handling equipment as required.

Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip.

Ensure that all shipment documentation required to move with shipment is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipment when delivered.

Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Report all accidents and/ or incidents involving driver or company equipment

Ability to perform high lifts, medium lifts, low lifts and overhead lifts up to 50 pounds, must be able to carry 50 pounds, must be able to push up to 200 pounds, and pull up to 100 pounds

Requirements:

Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Possess a current driver’s license Class A, DOT Physical Examination (Medical Card).

Exhibit safe driving behavior / record instead of quality level record and maintain a quality level driving record.

Demonstrate a high level of safety awareness on the roadways

Exhibit professional defensive driving techniques to protect freight and other drivers

Must have a working knowledge of delivery area.

Possess prior experience in safe operation and understanding of load securement and transport.

Driver will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug screen and additional random drug screens as required.

Must have Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of CDL certified truck driving experience preferred.

Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License with Doubles endorsements (or willingness to obtain endorsements)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Safe and timely transportation of freight from origin to destination.

Proper loading and unloading of freight to assure safety and minimal risk of damage to cargo and danger to people.

Development and maintenance of professional and effective relations between the company and the customer.

Professional representation.

Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of transportation

Possess a “Can Do” attitude and be willing to do what is necessary to exceed customer expectation.

Company Description

Express-It Company Inc. delivers a solution. Express-It understands how important fast, efficient, error-free service is to you. We are confident you will be pleased with our diligence.

Full-time