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Peco Foods, Inc.
DRIVER TL
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.
$47,006 / year median in Mississippi
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drives truck to destination.
- Maintains truck log, according to state and federal regulations.
- Maintains telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Loads and unloads truck. Cleans compartment after unloading as necessary to avoid contamination.
- Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
- Performs routine maintenance on vehicle, including but not limited to, daily pre and post trip inspections.
- Assist location and Feed Mill Operator with operational duties, as time allows, ensuring an efficient production schedule.
- Ensure trucks promote a positive image of Peco Foods, Inc. by keeping the interiors and exteriors clean as conditions allow.
- Maintain a valid Class A CDL Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements and commercial insurability at all times. Valid DOT physical is also required.
- Other duties may be assigned