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Job Summary: 

The Tractor-Trailer Driver will safely and efficiently deliver finished goods, products, and materials to customers in a timely and professional manner.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Operates a semi-truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Safely back into docks repeatedly during workday.
• Safely couples and uncouples trailers multiple times a day. 
• Labels freight.
• May assist with loading of or loads and unloads goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads and returns all equipment to designated area.
• Maintains and uploads signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork using apps or technology; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.
• Completes daily pre-trip on equipment; reports maintenance malfunctions to Shop Manager.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.
• Ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
• Able to adapt to technology-based solutions.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education and Experience: 

• Must hold required commercial drivers license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.

Job Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years verifiable Class A CDL experience required.
• No more than 3 moving violations- 3 years.
• No CHARGABLE DOT ACCIDENTS-3 years
• No “serious” violation (reckless or careless driving, DUI or failure to submit etc.) in the past 3 years.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required. Doubles/ Triples endorsement a plus
• Manual transmission experience 
• Excellent backing skills
• Clean MVR
• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.
• Must be able to learn and use technology-based solutions for Timekeeping, Dispatches and Logs.
• Great attitude and work ethic

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods sitting in a trailer cab for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds at a time.