CDL Class A Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and organized Class A truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina who thrives working long hours on the road and can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record.

Class A Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
• Transport goods, livestock, etc. from the place of origin to assigned destination
• Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
• Assist in mapping delivery routes
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
• Communicate with dispatch as needed
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
• Track and report working hours
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with ICC and DOT regulations
• Make safety a priority at all times

Class A Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A driver's license required
• 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management

TNT is a family owed and based company that thrives solely on building a team to better the economic future and reform trucking. Our vision is to turn company drivers to owner operators. We are committed to safety first, balanced home time which is always promised but over looked. Must be very clear and transparent on English and speak and understand English. Also, stating must on ELD compliance and clean MVR. TNT has a zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol policy that will be implemented and enforced to FMSCA rules and guidelines. Pay is based on percentage and experience. After probationary period pay increase will be increased on percentage. Also, safety programs and DOT passed inspections will be paid to driver for each passed inspection, you will be paid for any extra CDL holdings you obtain while with us such as dubbles, tankers, hazmat, Twic card etc once you obtain them we pay you for getting it and your percentage will increase for those as well.

Company Description

TNT is a family owed and based company that thrives solely on building a team to better the economic future and reform trucking. Our vision is to turn company drivers to owner operators. We are committed to safety first, balanced home time which is always promised but over looked. Must be very clear and transparent on English and speak and understand English. Also, stating must on ELD compliance and clean MVR. TNT has a zero tolerance of drugs and alcohol policy that will be implemented and enforced to FMSCA rules and guidelines. Pay is based on percentage and experience. After probationary period pay increase will be increased on percentage. Also, safety programs and DOT passed inspections will be paid to driver for each passed inspection, you will be paid for any extra CDL holdings you obtain while with us such as dubbles, tankers, hazmat, Twic card etc once you obtain them we pay you for getting it and your percentage will increase for those as well.