CDL Driver

Your Job

Do you like to drive the big rigs? Are you OK with working alone, being on the road overnight, for a few days, or even a few weeks at a time?

Do you take pride in your work ... getting the job done on time ... and providing a vital service? If so, then we want to talk to you about an opportunity as CDL Driver!

Your Day

The job responsibilities may include the following :

• Driving long distances while transporting finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.
• Reporting any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher.
• Following all applicable traffic laws.
• Inspecting trailers before and after the trip, and recording any defects found.
• Maintaining a log of work hours, rest periods, miles driven and fuel / toll receipts, following all regulations.
• Reporting serious mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.
• Maintaining trucks and associated equipment in clean and good working order.
• Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues as well as performing preventative maintenance.
• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules.
• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Collecting and verifying delivery instructions.
• Reporting defects, accidents, or violations.
• Carrying or lifting heavy objects and to squat, kneel down, bend, or crawl in awkward positions.

You will also need to :

• Have a commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Have good health, physical strength, hand-eye coordination, endurance, depth perception, and the ability to concentrate on job responsibilities.
• Be continually attentive and mindful of your surroundings to keep yourself and others safe.
• Be able to understand and communicate information (English language is also essential).
• Proven experience as a truck driver.
• Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc.).
• Be able to drive long hours and travel regularly.
• Have extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• Have no recent moving or driving violations.
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.).
• Be willing to submit to background / drug checks and provide employment recommendations.
• Trucking school diploma.

Your Gain

What you may gain while on the job :

• Travel opportunities - explore the entire U.S., even Canada and Mexico.
• Learning opportunity - a chance to learn a wide variety of skills and industry knowledge.
• Building Friendships - meeting fellow truckers and building camaraderie.
• Rewarding career - job security and a chance to become an owner-operator, going into business for yourself.
10 days ago