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Flat Bed and Heavy Haul Company Driver

Flat Bed and Heavy Haul Company Driver

Meeks Resourcing Inc.Pearland, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Our client is an equipment rental and logistics services company, seeking a TDLR Class A CDL Haul Driver. The ideal candidate is friendly and personable; has a valid Class A CDL license and is familiar with driving in the Houston area and able pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself.
  • Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance, with or without mechanical

freight-handling equipment.

  • Secure all shipments by tying down or bracing cargo within trailer, as required.
  • Check height and weight of trailer while loaded and unloaded.
  • Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit

    • a written report on the condition of the truck as required by regulations and / or company policy.

  • Drive truck to destination in accordance with federal regulations, normally in periods of up to 11

    • hours of driving (up to 8 hours of which could be consecutive) followed by an off-duty period as

    mandated by law per drive time.

  • Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in

    • difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading dock areas.

  • Ensure that all shipping documentation (e.g. manifest, bills of lading, shipping orders or freight

    • bills, etc.) required to move with shipments is available for inspection and that appropriate

    paperwork accompanies shipment when delivered.

  • Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including drivers’

    • log, record of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records as required by law and / or

    company policy.

  • Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment.
  • Report highway safety hazards noted en route.
  • Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or other

    • emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of cargo.

  • During periods of downtime, the Haul Truck Driver may also be asked to perform various other

    • tasks, i.e. cleaning and maintaining the shop and / or office, deliver parts to customers or pick-up

    parts from vendors, preventative truck maintenance or light mechanic work, etc.

    Eligibility requirements

  • Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License and current, valid TDLR license.
  • Previous experience with driving a tractor-trailer.
  • Must have ability to read, write and perform simple mathematical calculations with the mental

    • ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.

  • Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
  • Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service and inspection

    • and maintenance.

  • Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and must be

    • able to be away from home for extended periods of time.

  • Must meet or exceed the medical standards for the U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • Must satisfactorily pass a drug test annually.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for aggregate periods of time.
  • Must be able to shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
  • Must be able to perform occasional squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting, etc. to handle and

    • position freight.

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
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