The Driver, P&D is responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering freight locally. The Driver, P&D will verify dispatch instructions and verify load against shipping documents. This role will operate a tractor-trailer safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and the transportation of hazardous materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer before each trip and at the end of each trip.
- Verify vehicle documentation, including VIN # to ensure vehicle matches the description of the pickup/delivery request.
- Check gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions, ensure seal or lock on trailers, and inspects vehicle before and during trips to determine problems that may be occurring.
- Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
- Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc., and must be skilled and qualified to drive in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
- Responsible for safely operating a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight following Company, Federal, State and Local laws concerning run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
- Must adhere to all FMCSA requirements of those holding a Commercial Driver’s License.
- Maintain records required with compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Ensure security of equipment and cargo.
- Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
- Verify unit numbers versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.
- May be required to use in-cab technology, to include electronic logs and other items.
- May be required to drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs.
- As approved by Safety, will be allowed/needed to run over the road on occasion, as dictated by business needs.
- Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public.
- Will assist where needed based on business requirements: Dock work to include loading/unloading freight, Customer site loading/unloading freight.
- Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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