What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linehaul/Shuttle Driver (CDL A) position at Coastal Elite Pro?
Role: Responsible for safely and efficiently transporting products from the warehouse to customer locations via tractor-trailer, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety and food handling protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Transport, load, and unload products according to customer specifications and delivery schedules.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately, including logs, inspections, maintenance reports, and invoices.
- Maintain proper food safety standards, such as temperature controls.
- Operate equipment safely, develop positive customer relationships, and communicate effectively with management regarding route or product issues.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and work methods, reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
- High school diploma or GED; tractor-trailer driving experience preferred or completion of a driving school.
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and insurability.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, Hazmat guidelines, and safe lifting/delivery practices.
- Proficiency in long-distance driving, communication, problem-solving, basic math, and equipment operation.
- Ability to work independently, remain alert, and adapt to various weather and traffic conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 350 pounds, climb in/out of trucks, and perform visual tasks.
- Occasional exposure to weather extremes, moving parts, confined spaces, fumes, and airborne particles.
- Work involves overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime, with moderate noise levels.