What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Independent Contractor position at Masters Transportation?
Job Title: CDL Independent Driver
Classification: 1099 Contractor
Reports To: Transportation Manager
Position Type: As needed
Work Schedule: varies
Work Location: 100% travel
Pay: per mile,per diem expenses
Job Summary: The CDL Independent Contractor transports empty passenger vehicles to clients, both near and far. The CDL driver is responsible for following DOT guidelines while operating the passenger vehicles being delivered to customers across the country. There is no forced dispatch, be your own boss and travel around the country, within the confines of the DOT guidelines and requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Determining the details of each delivery.
- Ensuring that the bus or van has sufficient fuel at all times.
- Informing clients and your dispatch team of potential delays.
- Following DOT regulations for breaks.
- Delivering passenger vehicles to clients on or before each deadline.
- Completing, storing, and submitting all necessary documentation.
- Paying all pertinent tolls as you drive to and from destinations.
- Keeping track of all reasonable expenses and submitting proof thereof to obtain refunds.
- Reporting all vehicle-related issues for urgent attention.
- Proficient in use of technology including smart phone
Competencies:
- Communication skills.
- Problem-Solving skills.
- Decision-Making.
- Job Knowlege.
- Safety minded
- Good driving record
- DOT knowledge
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Work Environment:
Commercial Truck Driving
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
Required Education/Experience/Certifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Relevant CDL w/ P endorsement
- Smart phone or device proficiency
Travel Requirements
As needed to deliver and pick up assignments
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO Statement
Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.