What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver- Regional position at NRS - National Retail Systems?
Job Summary
NRS is a leading provider of transportation and supply chain management services. As a family-owned and operated company, we have been providing smart logistics solutions for the world's leading retailers and manufacturers for over 60 years.
We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers individuals and offers them the opportunity to apply their unique skills to the challenges facing our clients. Our commitment to innovation unites us in a common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Regional Driver to join our team. This position involves longer-distance driving that may require multiple days on the road within a specific region.
Responsibilities:
- Execute timely deliveries to dedicated accounts across the region
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after each load
- Maintain accurate daily electronic logs (E-Logs)
- Operate company-owned tractor-trailer trucks for regional freight transportation
- Perform required 'user maintenance' and submit necessary reports
- Deliver exceptional customer service during pickup and delivery operations
- Maintain all DOT, OSHA, and company safety program certifications
- Preserve company property in excellent condition
- Report accidents immediately and communicate any delays promptly to dispatch or management
Requirements:
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Clean driving record (MVR, CSA, and previous employment)
- Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug screening and meet DOT medical requirements
- Stable work history
- Current DOT physical certification
- Minimum 1 year of Class A driving experience or equivalent military experience
- At least 23 years of age
- Comprehensive knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving techniques
- Proficiency in safely operating various vehicles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound judgments
- Capability to maintain equipment safely at all times
- Willingness to be away from home for multiple days at a time
- Ability to manage time effectively and plan routes efficiently
Physical Demands:
- Extended periods of sitting while operating vehicles for multiple days
- Manual dexterity for vehicle operation and equipment management
- Occasional heavy lifting (50 pounds) for cargo handling
- High levels of concentration and situational awareness over long drives
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
- Physical capability for climbing in and out of truck cabs and trailers
