What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Driver's License A Truck Driver position at A & K Trucking?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Commercial Driver's License A Truck Driver and take the wheel of our state-of-the-art tractor-trailers to deliver freight across diverse routes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to operate various types of trucks, including refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, and tankers, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. You will be responsible for transporting freight efficiently while adhering to all safety regulations, including FMCSA and DOT standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving and logistics, this position is perfect for you!
Responsibilities
- Safely operate commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers with manual transmissions, across over-the-road (OTR) routes and local deliveries.
- Load and unload freight using manual handling techniques, ensuring cargo is secured properly in accordance with hazardous materials regulations when applicable.
- Navigate routes using GPS navigation systems to optimize delivery times and maintain accurate delivery schedules.
- Transport various types of freight such as refrigerated goods, hazardous materials, dangerous goods, flatbed loads, and tanker shipments while complying with all DOT and FMCSA regulations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers to identify maintenance needs or safety issues before departure.
- Load and unload cargo efficiently at delivery points, ensuring proper handling of logistics cargo handling procedures.
- Maintain detailed records of deliveries, driver logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation in line with DOT regulations.
Experience
- Proven experience in commercial truck driving with a valid CDL A license.
- Demonstrated ability to operate different types of trucks including tractor-trailers, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, and tankers.
- Familiarity with route driving on OTR routes as well as local delivery driving.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials regulations (Hazmat) and the safe handling of dangerous goods.
- Experience with GPS navigation systems for route planning and navigation accuracy.
- Understanding of FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations and DOT (Department of Transportation) compliance standards.
- Prior experience in truck loading/unloading, freight handling, and delivering freight safely on time.
This role offers an energetic work environment where your driving skills will directly contribute to our success in delivering essential goods efficiently and safely!
Pay: From $1,000.00 per week
Experience:
- CDL: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000