Class A OTR Regional Driver

CDL A OTR Driver

LJ Zucca is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable delivery driver to support the logistics and transportation of products to our valued customers.

Objectives of this role

• Provide excellent customer service and build customer loyalty by delivering products in a timely, cordial manner

• Ensure orders are delivered accurately and in good condition

• Communicate any issues or delays and resolve problems efficiently

• Represent the company with excellence and professionalism by driving safely, exercising good judgment, and treating customers with respect

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver freight over the road over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.

• Manage time appropriately to complete routed deliveries and pick-ups on schedule.

• Hook and unhook trailers; secure freight.

• Load and unload trailers and perform lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying freight.

• Deliver orders within an optimal period, and respect for customer preferences

• Safely operate a vehicle in all types of weather conditions

• Navigate streets and highways efficiently using GPS

• Communicate clearly with customers and demonstrate an eagerness to work through any issues or points of confusion at the point of delivery

• Verify orders before each delivery and maintain a detailed, comprehensive delivery log

• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations and navigate ELD system app to meet DOT mandate for commercial trucking.

• Ensure that all operations follow state and federal laws and regulations.

Required skills and qualifications

• One-year previous tractor/trailer driving experience (unless applying as a Student Driver)

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Knowledge of all applicable DOT Regulations and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• Meet all standards (medical, safety, etc.) required by the DOT and pass required drug/alcohol test and fit test.

• Able to be away from home for extended periods of time with varying schedule and days off, available for round-the-clock trips and able to remain alert while driving for periods of up to 11 hours during a 14-hour shift

• Ability to lift and carry heavy food orders and operate a vehicle for prolonged periods of time

• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication and conflict resolution

• Able to squat, crouch and reach as needed to handle freight, able to enter and exit the vehicle’s cab numerous times each day, able to operate liftgate and/or ramp system to load and unload freight.

• Able to push and pull freight at a self-selected height with a force of 150 pounds.

• Able to operate both manual and automatic transmissions

• Able to carry or move freight weighing up to 70 pounds continuously throughout delivery process.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Previous delivery or customer service experience in any industry

• Proven track record of succeeding in time-sensitive situations

• Experience in handling cash and giving change

• Knowledge of all applicable DOT Regulations and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• Meet all standards (medical, safety, etc.) required by the DOT and pass required drug/alcohol test and fit test.