What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHUTTLE DRIVER position at R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc.?
Role And Responsibilities
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- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
- Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Make safety a priority at all times
- Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly
- Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage
- Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely
- Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions
- Communicate with dispatch as needed
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers
- Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
- Maintain a clean vehicle
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
- Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
- Track and report working hours
- Adhere to company rules and regulations
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
- Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies
- Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills
- Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork
- Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.)
- Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA.
- Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.
- Valid Class A driver’s license required.
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Must pass background check and drug test.
- Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management.
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