CDL-A Over-the-Road Driver

Job Title

Handle all deliveries and pickups in a timely and professional manner, following all DOT regulations at all times. Runs could have the minimum of 2-3 days out.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Following DOT guidelines, make deliveries and pickups (80% non-touch, 20% live unload) as scheduled within a 300 to 400-mile air radius of Lansdale, PA;
• Call in all damages and shortages, before leaving account. If leaving any delivery location during non-office hours, leave message on Dispatch phone with any order discrepancies, detention time or other required information;
• Notify the dispatcher as soon as they are aware that they may/will not be able to complete their work assignment legally; DOT compliance and providing dispatch with adequate notice of being "out of hours" is of the utmost importance;
• Insure BOLs match the trailer and load you are given;
• Remain in frequent contact with dispatch throughout the day on all loads;
• Maintain company requirements:
  • Keep daily Logs and inspect equipment daily according to DOT regulations;
  • Obey all traffic laws;
  • Maintain entire balance of petty cash minus current receipts for total sum supplied;
  • Meet with dispatcher once a week to reconcile petty cash;
  • Complete and turn in all paperwork upon returning to office
• Work in a safe manner, consistent with company safety rules and regulations
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of ELODs and GPS tracking as trucks are equipped with this software
• Class A CDL driver's license required
• Two years' experience, accident free driving, violation free driving

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit, use hands
• Occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, bump cap, skid-resistant leather shoes, etc.)
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practice (hair net, no jewelry, no fake nails or eyelashes, no food/drink, gum, etc. in manufacturing Plant)

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.