Class A CDL Truck Driver

A driver with a Class A CDL license is a professional who can handle the demands of long-distance driving. This individual is responsible for communicating and coordinating with dispatchers to ensure timely delivery of cargo, while also adhering to applicable traffic laws. The driver must have experience in securing cargo within the vehicle and balancing it correctly to avoid accidents during transit. Furthermore, this driver should maintain a detailed log of their working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations. They should also perform daily maintenance on the truck by refueling, cleaning, and ensuring any mechanical issues are resolved before starting each trip. The driver is responsible for planning routes and meeting delivery schedules, all while complying with truck driving rules and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A, No Direct Reports

Duties / Responsibilities

• Long-distance driving – United States & potentially Canada

• Home every other weekend unless otherwise approved

• Long periods of sitting behind the wheel of a Tractor-Trailer (8 Hours of driving before DOT 30-minute break)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more

• Ability to operate a CMV in Interstate and Intrastate Commerce

• Communicating and coordinating with dispatchers

• Obeying and following applicable traffic laws

• Securing cargo and properly arranging and balancing it within the vehicle

• Ability to crank landing gear up/down on trailers

• Maintaining a detailed log of working hours in compliance with state and federal regulations

• Ensuring any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving

• Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules

• Complying with truck driving rules and regulations

• Reporting defects, accidents, and violations

• Performing daily maintenance of truck (refueling, cleaning, etc.) & trailers, including ability to climb in/out of tractor/trailer when needed, and clean/sweep trailers

• Interacting with customers in a professional manner

• Maintain mental awareness of himself/herself and others around him/her

• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection reports

• Recording cargo deliveries

Required Skills / Abilities

• Class A CDL

• Ability to trip plan

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to effectively communicate with Dispatch

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

• Knowledge of FMCSA Regs

• Minimum 1 year experience driving

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting for long periods of time

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to maintain a valid/current Fed-Med card

Other Duties

• Occasionally trainings will be sent out via Tenstreet for drivers to be coached and stay current with any industry changes