DOT Driver

Responsibilities

● Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants ● Perform daily required pre- and post- trip inspections. Report defects that could be in violation of FMCSA/DOT compliance to include accidents or driving violations throughout the work shift ● Plan routes to obey local traffic laws and meet delivery schedules ● Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures ● Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions ● Verify delivery instructions and BOL submission to dispatch Requirements and skills ● Proven work experience operating tractor/trailer combinations for at least 1 year ● Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc) ● Ability to work up to the allowable daily hours of service ● Knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations in accordance with state and federal DOT regulations ● No recent moving or driving violations (within 3 years, exceptions are case by case basis) ● Adaptability to changing traffic and/or weather patterns ● Willingness to submit to background/random drug testing per company/FMCSA policy ● Valid commercial driver’s license (Class A) Compensatory Information ● Pay schedule and rate negotiable per executive approval ● Home daily ● 9 paid holidays ● Medical, dental, vision, 401 (K) ● 80 hours PTO after probationary period