Lead Driver

Purpose of Position:

Tricont Trucking is currently seeking a Lead Class A Truck Driver to join our Distribution Center (“DC”)

The Lead Class A Truck Driver plays a vital role in ensuring the company’s continued success. This position requires a person to be dependable, focused on safety and requires a person be flexible and cooperative. The Lead CDL Driver should have all the skills of a CDL Driver and possess the ability to successfully driver, train, and mentor CDL Drivers.

Why Join Us?

• Direct Hire – No temp or seasonal work
• Full Benefits Package:
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Free Vision & Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match after 2 years of service
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Eligibility first of the month following 30 days from hire date
• Paid New Hire Orientation 
• PTO after a successful completion of 90 days probation period
• $500 Quarterly Safety Bonus ** upon meeting all safety requirements
• Modern Fleet – All 2020 tractors and trailers under full-service leases
• Manual and Automatic transmission options available

Responsibilities:

• Meet with the Regional Transportation Manager, dispatch supervisor, and other members of the DC Operations Team to understand the expectations of the Lead Driver position.
• Become familiar the DC routes, processes and policies
• Do ride along with drivers and learn the various routes.
• Continue expanding the assigned duties to include driver ride along, paperwork process for DOT, etc.
• Identify the Terminals strengths, weaknesses and opportunities
• Responsible for assigning drivers to loads· Responsible for assigning Trucks/Trailers to Dispatch
• Dispatching throughout the day
• Scheduling Driver including PTO scheduling
• Monitoring Elog, HOS, DVIR, vehicle inspections for accuracy
• Monitoring Elog system for unidentified driving and safety alerts
• Safety – Ride-A-Longs/Pre-Post Trip Observations
• Maintain All Equipment/Rentals
• Schedule PM/Maintenance through venders
• Work with Regional and Fleet manager through PO issuing
• Enter Payroll into the TMS system
• Review Payroll daily for accuracy
• Accident Reporting
• Monitor Quarterly Random Testing program
• Monitor Monthly Training Program
• Quarterly Safety Meetings
• Paperwork retention (Scanning to TMS)
• Hiring Company/Lease drivers
• Training new drivers
• Cover routes when needed
• Other duties that apply

Qualifications:

• Six (6) months to One (1) year Lead Driver or Supervisory experience overseeing a staff of drivers
• Class A CDL Driver’s License
• Clean MVR
• Ability to pass the Tricont Trucking background check and a DOT physical including functional capacity exam and drug screen
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Demonstrated ability of dealing effectively and in a cooperative manner with personnel/departmental staff
• Knowledge of DOT Regulations
• Commitment to working as a team member for the benefit of the organization
• 2 years recent Class A driving experience; a minimum of 6 months to a year Lead Driver experience and/or related experience overseeing staff.

Schedule & pay for Kansas City, MO location:

• Schedule: 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Kansas City, MO

*All drivers will be required to apply via ADP and Ten Street. Link to Apply: https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/2604

Ready to drive your career forward with a company that values safety, reliability, and long-term growth? Apply today and become part of the Tricont Trucking team!

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