Class A Truck Driver

Class A Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
2. Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
3. Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
4. Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
5. Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination
6. Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner
7. Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
8. Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
9. Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
10. Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries
11. Communicate with dispatch as needed
12. Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
13. Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
14. Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
15. Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
16. Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
17. Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
18. Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
19. Track and report working hours
20. Adhere to company rules and regulations
21. Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
22. Comply with DOT regulations
23. Make safety a priority at all times

Class A Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A driver's license required
• Valid HazMat Endorsement or eligible to receive
• 2+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• An innate sense of direction
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management