CDL Driver

Your Job

Do you like to drive the big rigs? Are you OK with working alone, being on the road overnight, for a few days, or even a few weeks at a time? Do you take pride in your work ... getting the job done on time ... and providing a vital service? If so, then we want to talk to you about an opportunity as CDL Driver!

Your Day

The job responsibilities may include the following :

• Driving long distances while transporting finished goods and raw materials to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.

Reporting any incidents encountered on the road to a dispatcher.

Following all applicable traffic laws.

Inspecting trailers before and after the trip, and recording any defects found.

Maintaining a log of work hours, rest periods, miles driven and fuel / toll receipts, following all regulations.

Reporting serious mechanical problems to appropriate personnel.

Maintaining trucks and associated equipment in clean and good working order.

Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues as well as performing preventative maintenance.

Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules.

Complying with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.

Maneuvering trucks into loading or unloading positions.

Collecting and verifying delivery instructions.

Reporting defects, accidents, or violations.

Carrying or lifting heavy objects and to squat, kneel down, bend, or crawl in awkward positions.

You will also need to :

Have good health, physical strength, hand-eye coordination, endurance, depth perception, and the ability to concentrate on job responsibilities.

Be continually attentive and mindful of your surroundings to keep yourself and others safe.

Be able to understand and communicate information (English language is also essential).

Proven experience as a truck driver.

Hands-on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc.).

Be able to drive long hours and travel regularly.

Have extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.

Have no recent moving or driving violations.

Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.).

Be willing to submit to background / drug checks and provide employment recommendations.

Trucking school diploma.

Your Gain

What you may gain while on the job :

Learning opportunity - a chance to learn a wide variety of skills and industry knowledge.

Building Friendships - meeting fellow truckers and building camaraderie.

Rewarding career - job security and a chance to become an owner-operator, going into business for yourself.