Over The Road Trucking Driver

Job Description

Job Description

These are Dry van loads For Uline office supplies and international paper products. All the loads from WI / IL are pre-loaded and drop in PA, GA, and TX and from there hooking to an empty trailer and head to the next pickup that will either take you right back to where you picked up in WI / IL or very nearby and you keep doing as many as you want. We average about 75% to 80% drop and hook freight. Drivers will be assigned a dispatcher and we have 24 / 7 coverage to assist.

General Accountabilities

• Checks vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Collects delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
• Maintains logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Reports vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Secures cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Drives trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
• Drives trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
• Obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Inventories and inspects goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
• Operates equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
• Checks conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
• Reads bills of lading to determine assignment details.
• Couples or uncouples trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
• Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
• Reads and interprets maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Cranks trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Skills

Solo Drivers

TEAM DRIVERS

Comments

Smoke Stack Trucking LLC is a OTR Second chance company for those who had a troubled PAST. We also hire individuals that are looking for a fresh start and a fair chance. Veterans are welcome to the team as well. Anyone that believes they would be a good fit for the team, come on board.

Contact Ronald Washington at 931-896-9387

Email. Smokestacktrucking615@gmail.com

Company Description

Smoke Stack Trucking LLC is a OTR Second chance company for those who had a troubled PAST. We also hire individuals that are looking for a fresh start and a fair chance.

Company Description

Smoke Stack Trucking LLC is a OTR Second chance company for those who had a troubled PAST. We also hire individuals that are looking for a fresh start and a fair chance.