What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A or B Household Goods Driver position at Ace Worldwide Group of Companies?
Description
The responsibility of the Driver is to operate a commercial motor vehicle following all DOT rules/regulations and to transport household goods and freight for interstate or intrastate commerce between terminals, from home terminal to distant point(s) and return, and from customer to customer.
Duties:
• Inspect vehicle and operating equipment to determine safe operating condition prior to departure.
• Check all paperwork to determine nature of load and any special hazards, and check load itself and methods of securing it.
• Operate vehicle in compliance with company rules and all applicable state and federal regulations, and in accordance with accepted principles of safe driving.
• Load/Deliver household goods and freight to consignees.
• Collect freight charges as instructed when required.
• Perform other related work as required.
Responsibilities:
• Report all accidents and incidents of equipment damage, whether owned by driver or company, and report any bodily injury involved in any accident.
• Maintain trip records as required.
• Maintain records for compliance with state and federal regulations including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, and mileage records or any other record required by the DOT or the Company.
• Proper use and care of all equipment for performance of driving duties.
• Promptly report any delays that will affect pick-up or delivery appointments.
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess one current Class A or B CDL issued in the state of primary residence.
• Must be physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle as required by DOT regulations.
• Ability to pass qualification requirements.
• Verifiable minimum of one year driving experience OR successfully complete a driver training course with six months experience.
• Dispatch will determine place and time of driving required.
• Take and pass a pre-employment drug screen and functional test, up to date medical card.
Independent Owner Operators
• Weekly settlements
• Dynamic work environment
• Reputable industry-leading company with varied client base
Employee Drivers
• Competitive wages
• CDL qualification assistance
• Reliable bi-weekly paychecks
• Benefits packages