Class A CDL Driver, Home Daily

Regional Driver Position

Safe operation of a TADC with a 53' dry van. New equipment, state of the art technology, 80% drop and hook.

Responsibilities include :

• Safe effective, and efficient delivery of goods
• Home daily
• Safely operate a TAS with 53' dry van
• Perform all duties in accordance with Corrugated Logistics policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
• An offered load cannot be refused
• Conduct thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company
• Inspect tractor and trailer for defects during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the tractor and trailer at the end of each trip
• Safely operate tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over long distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as Corrugated Logistics policy
• Drop, hook, spot, switch and otherwise interchange equipment, including the hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear when necessary. Also includes the raising and lowering of the landing gear on semi-trailers
• Ensure all required shipping documentation accompanies all deliveries
• Properly secure or re-secure the cargo as required
• Frequently communicate with Dispatch / Operations, in person or by way of PeopleNet, or phone, in order to advise of stops, movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc.
• Report all accidents or incidents involving driver of company equipment. Be able to provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or incidents
• Report any moving violations received in both CMV or personal vehicle
• Properly maintain a driver's log electronically in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements. Remains knowledgeable of own hours of service at all times and reports discrepancies or potential violations to Corrugated Logistics Operations immediately
• Properly and efficiently complete all necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pay reports, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports and any other report or record required by law, regulation or Corrugated Logistics policy
• Verify all shipping documentation against the load information provided by dispatch. Note in writing any overages, shortages or damage and seal intact when arriving at delivery
• Perform roadside inspections as required by the law, various administrative agency regulations and Corrugated Logistics policy
• Work in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other environmental controls and subject to ambient weather conditions
• Perform work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedules
• Communicate in a professional manner with persons whom the driver is in contact with as a company representative