Driver, P&D

Estes Forwarding Worldwide Driver, P&D

Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express Lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines' extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including :

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

Responsibilities

The Driver, P&D is responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering freight locally. The Driver, P&D will verify dispatch instructions and verify load against shipping documents. This role will operate a tractor-trailer safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and the transportation of hazardous materials.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Skills and abilities :

Education / experience :

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses / certifications :

Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License; HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles endorsements preferred (LCV requirements may apply).

Travel :

Periodic travel up to 90% required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to lift and / or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high / precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions. The employee will also be exposed to various terrains, including, but not limited to, mountains, steep inclined roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, tunnels, etc. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities / Female / Disabled / Veteran.