CDL Class A Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

The original company was established in 1969 by the Richardson Family. Our group of companies continues to create new services and has expanded to other locations along the Gulf Coast. The goal is to keep up with current demands and create a complete door-to-door package for our customers.

Class A Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities:

The following are some of the key duties and responsibilities of the Richardson Terminal Class A truck driver.

• Proven work experience as a flatbed driver
• Ability to drive for a full work shift 5 days per week
• Knowledge of applicable driving rules and regulations per DOT

• Long-distance driving.
• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers.
• Maintain effective communication with dispatchers to receive instructions, and updates, and coordinate delivery schedules. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers in a professional manner.
• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws.
• Familiar with state and federal regulations governing commercial vehicles.
• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle.
• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Keep accurate records of working hours to comply with state and federal regulations, such as the Hours of Service (HOS) rules.
• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections to identify any mechanical issues with the vehicle. Ensure that any problems are addressed before starting the workday.
• Efficiently plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Strive to meet delivery deadlines while ensuring safety.
• Loading and unloading cargo using equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks. Possess the necessary skills to operate these tools safely.
• Performing daily maintenance of the truck performing routine maintenance tasks on their vehicles, such as refueling, cleaning, checking fluid levels, and inspecting tires.
• Recording cargo delivery Accurate record, document details such as delivery times, locations, signatures, and any special instructions related to cargo deliveries.
• Verifying loads for accuracy, loaded cargo matches the accompanying documentation.

Class A Truck Driver Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations
• A clean driving record.
• Must meet physical requirements.
• Hand-eye coordination 
• Visual and hearing acuity
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive salary package that is negotiable based on experience. In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• Home every night with most Holidays off

SCHEDULE:

• 1st shift, occasional weekends.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid CDL driving license Class A
• Must have, or ability to obtain a TWIC Card
• Must be Enrolled in the Clearinghouse
• Ability to work overtime during the week or on weekends.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Resourceful, well-organized, and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills.  
• High School or Equivalent.

Competencies:

• Understand both general and technical oral and written communications. Knowledge of Spanish, both oral and written, is a plus.
• Time Management: Values time and manages it effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities.
• Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The work environment involves hazards, risks, or discomforts typical of working around with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, arrant chemicals, heavy equipment, extreme heights, or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting, and sound is normal. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.