Auto Transport Driver

Job Description Summary : Load and transport vehicles (Ambulances, Trailers, Cars and Trucks) to various locations throughout US. Class A CDL with good driving record required. Drivers will have frequent contact with both company leadership corporate customers and are expected to be courteous, well groomed, and productive. Vehicle must be operated in a safe courteous manner and kept neat clean and sanitary at all times. | Job Description :

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Transport vehicles using company owned class 8 truck and car trailer.
• Perform daily DOT safety inspections and AMR inspection on company truck, trailer, equipment and load.
• Will be required to accurately maintain required documentation and invoices for vehicles, expenses, driver logs, and DOT regulations
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
• Comply with DOT rules and regulations and company policies and procedures
• Document and log work/rest periods through E-Log system
• Inspect vehicles for defects and damages prior to loading. Deliver vehicles to customers damage free, in a safe and timely manner
• Perform pre-trip vehicle safety inspections and properly secure vehicles with strap and tie down devices in safe a condition and replace those that are damaged or show wear.
• Report all accidents and/or violations
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be willing to travel
• Local and Long-Haul with overnight in sleeper of truck
• Ability to operate a 10-car truck/trailer
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to be on time and reliable; ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Must be able to drive safe in heavy traffic and in the city
• Lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
• Frequent squatting and bending
• Frequent climbing on and off trailer to load upload vehicles
• Driving for long periods of time

Required Education and Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Required: Pass a background check w/ no criminal felonies - will be evaluated on a case to case basis
• Required: Pass pre-employment drug screen and physical agility test with ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Required: Good Driving Record (No more than 1 major violation on license in the previous 5 years. Driving record will be verified)
• Required: Must possess Class A CDL with 5-year or more current OTR with tractor/trailer verifiable experience.
• Must have an acceptable MVR, no careless or reckless charges, no more than two moving violations, and one at fault accident in the past 3 years
• Must have current DOT medical certification
• Must be able to speak and write English
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism
• Basic understanding of truck maintenance
• All drivers must have or be able to obtain a TWIC badge
• Must be able to sit (driving) for 8-10 hours a day, with intermittent rest periods
• Must be able to withstand prolonged walking or standing
• Must be able to reach and work overhead
• Must be able to squat, bend, climb, pull and twist body daily
• Must be able to push/pull and use hands for fine manipulation
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.)
• Car Hauling: 2 years (Preferred)

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Salary : $47,800 - $60,500