Description

General Summary:

A driver has the general responsibility for operating the assorted vehicles maintained and utilized at Tranco Logistics.

A driver is expected to work with other employees to effectively meet or exceed expectations for quality and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Has the primary function of operating vehicles.
• Maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Maintain clean driving record.
• Report ANY citations or violations whether personal or work vehicles within 24 hours.
• Possesses the ability to read and follow operating procedures.
• Performs job duties with no assistance or supervision. Independent judgment is required.
• Adheres to company safety guidelines.
• Adheres to all DOT regulations.
• Adheres and performs all duties relating to ELD mandates.
• Must accurately document all work performed on receiving/shipping documents.
• Must maintain and turn in all receiving/shipping documents for billing purposes.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles and equipment
• Perform regular safety inspections of equipment in keeping with company SOPs and OSHA standards.
• Records and reports any mechanical defect needing repair.
• Secure loads with the proper equipment needed for transport to the end-user (e.g. straps, load bars, chains, dunnage).
• Performs additional duties as required under the direction of his/her supervisor.
• New drivers that start after 1/30/2023 are required to go through the Human Abilities Test (HAT)

Requirements:

• Educational:

• Be able to speak, read, write and comprehend instructions and SOP’s written in English
• Meet all applicable DOT requirements.

• Technical:

• Knowledge of driving a commercial truck such as tractor trailer rigs, yard tractor and or commercial box trucks

• Physical:

• Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Be able to climb in & out of a tractor and trailer. Occasional stepping up and down 25 inches
• Be able to stoop and maintain balance
• Job requires long periods of sitting constantly
• Occasional lifting 25 lb from floor to overhead

• Occasional pushing/pulling 90 lb to open/close hood of truck
• Occasional squatting/bending underneath 46in vertical height to inspect truck
• Occasional reaching forward, reaching overhead, fingering, twisting, kneeling
• Frequent handling and grasping of a tractor, a trailer and controls associated those pieces of equipment.
• The driver post hire offer will be contingent upon each driver passing the DOT drug test, Tranco road test and the Human Abilities Test

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• Environment:

• Work is performed in a low noise, well maintained environment with the associated hazards of driving.
• We are a “No Touch” load / unload company

• Training:

• Requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• 3 years or equivalent commercial driving experience such as yard tractor, tractor trailer rig, and or any large commercial vehicle..
• Requires special skills associated with trucking & logistics industry based on extensive training and experience.

• Performance:
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to make clear and accurate decisions.
• Policies and Procedures: Able to conform to all established procedures, SOP’s and work instructions.
• Interaction:Able to communicate well verbally and in writing with employees and management as needed.
• Initiative:Able to function with minimum supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to interface and communicate with people effectively.

Reporting Relationships:

Position reports to: Transportation Management

Position(s) that report to this position: None

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