CDL-A Truck Driver

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Detail-oriented, safety conscious CDL-A Truck Driver to support our logistics operations. As a Truck Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of goods, ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to all road safety regulations. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is committed to excellence, enjoys working independently, and values safety and professionalism on the road.

Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers and others in the organization and able to thrive in the ever-changing work environment
• Frequently lifting, carrying, positioning and off-loading products/boxes weighing up to 60 pounds when unloading trailers
• Complying with all Local, State, and Federal regulations regarding all aspects of transportation
• Maintain a current Class A CDL License and a current medical examiner's certificate of health
• Maintaining a valid and current driving record acceptable to our insurance company
• Safely and appropriate handling of all assigned equipment and for maintaining the equipment and its cleanliness
• Maintaining current and accurate service records logging hours according to DOT requirements and company policy as well as preventing overweight violations
• Responsible for the timely servicing and inspections of assigned equipment and vehicles
• Provide exceptional customer service by maintain professional communication with clients and dispatch
• Accurate and timely handling of all necessary paperwork concerning the customer's orders, deliveries and returns
• Responsible for reading, checking accuracy and accurately pulling product on pick tickets while unloading as well as obtaining customer signatures
• Responsible for inspecting and reporting product returns and processing returned product within established guidelines
• Complying with all safety rules and government regulations
• Responsible for communicating with the Logistics Manager each Friday afternoon to receive dispatch for the following week
• Responsible for performing backhauls and additional routes if deemed necessary
• Responsible for various other tasks and duties as the needs of the business require

Reporting any accidents, injuries or vehicle issues promptly to management routes are assigned to drivers by region, one week you will be in one region the following week in a different region. You will be assigned these routes. This is to ensure you work with the same customers and to maintain a working relationship with that customer. This is key to A-techs core value.

• Your routes are given to you Thursday evening, Friday your truck will be loaded to start your route on Monday. Typical route is around 1800 miles a week some longer and some weeks shorter but average route is 1800 +.
• You are paid by the hub mile and plus stop pay for each completed stop on your route sheet.
• Drivers are typically back by Thursday evening. You will sleep in hotels not in a truck. We pay the expenses, no out of pocket cost.
• We issue you all the tools and equipment to do your job safely and with ease.
• We use late model day cab tractors, this helps us get into some challenging delivery areas.
• Tractors are leased and maintained by the leasing company. Trailers are maintained by A-tech. Trucks and trailers are washed at Blue Beacon once a month.
• We value our professional drivers because you are essential to our business.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements:

• Willing to drive a regional route 3-5 day a week, start Sun or Mon get home Thurs or Fri
• Willing to build relationships with our customers, employees and vendors
• Willing to comply with all local, state and federal regulations and our safety rules
• Willing to make safety and cleanliness an important everyday concern
• Willing to help our customers off-load product from the truck by lifting, carrying, positioning and off-loading product/boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to complete the necessary paperwork for customer's orders, deliveries, returns and obtain signatures when necessary
• Carefully maintain a clean valid and acceptable driving and safety record

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience operating a commercial truck with a CDL-A License

• CDL-A driving School Certification

• Excellent organizational and computer abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Knowledge of highway safety regulations and DOT compliance standards

Requirements:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Attention to detail


• Must hold a valid CDL-A License and a current medical examiner's certificate of health

• Clean Driving Recorded with no major violations in the past 7 years

• Ability to work in various environments, including warehouses and distribution centers

• Responsible for complying with all Local, State, and Federal regulations regarding all aspects of transportation

• Responsible for maintaining a valid and current driving record acceptable to our company and our insurance company

• Responsible for maintaining current and accurate service records logging hours according to DOT requirements and company policy as well as preventing overweight violations

• Ability to lift, load and secure cargo

• Comfortable with overnight stays on the road, as necessary

• Punctual and strong work ethic

• Ability to work independently and problem-solve on the road

• Attending quarterly driver safety meetings

• Familiarity with GPS Systems, route planning and load securement