CDL-A Pneumatic Hybrid Driver Arkadelphia
at Standard Logistics in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
Safely and efficiently operates inter-city truck, or combination units, in the transportation of freight between terminals, relay stations, and home terminals to distant point(s) and return. Loads and unloads freight. Matches, counts and verifies freight with bills of lading and manifest. Complies with company and customer policies as well as Federal and State regulations in order to deliver freight undamaged and on time.
Essential Duties
+ Perform daily pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections on vehicles and required parts and accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to departure. Ensure that mechanical, safety, ELD, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
+ Check shipping papers to determine nature of load and any special hazards, and, when feasible, to check load itself, and methods of securing it. Inspect the load before and after to determine the physical condition; read bills of lading to determine assignment details. Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate. Obtain receipts or signatures for services when required.
+ Operate vehicles in compliance with DOT, OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations, company rules and all applicable laws and regulations in accordance with all principles of safe driving.
+ Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
+ Pick-up and deliver freight as required as assigned. Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption;
+ Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary. Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
+ Maneuver tractor trailers into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. Hook and unhook trailers as required.
+ Collect freight charges (COD's) and deliver as instructed.
+ Match, count and verify freight with bills of lading and manifest. Confirm freight condition and check for damage. Note any exceptions in writing.
+ Secure equipment and freight for transport with tarps, chains, binders, webbing or straps.
+ Present a professional image and attitude to c
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