Buchanan Transportation is looking for professional, dedicated truck drivers for local delivery of commodities in the Mid-Atlantic region. No Over-the-Road
Drivers are responsible for transporting different types of goods from distribution centers to customer locations using a truck. They are also required to perform inspections before and after a trip. These drivers also follow appropriate safety procedures to transport cargo and maintain logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.
Truck Driver Essential FunctionsTransport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
Responsible for proper load securement
Document and log work/rest periods and mileage spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
Collect and verify delivery instructions
Report defects, accidents or violations
Truck Driver Requirements
Must have a current class A CDL license and DOT medical examination certificate