CDL Class A Driver
Description
Job Summary:
The Route Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently delivering customer orders along assigned local routes while maintaining compliance with all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. This position follows scheduled routes that allow drivers to be home daily, departing from and returning to the same terminal each day. Responsibilities include accurately scanning, unloading, and delivering products to multiple customer locations while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a Class A commercial motor vehicle in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company policies.
- Deliver customer orders accurately and efficiently according to assigned route schedules, including multiple customer stops.
- Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractors, trailers, and related equipment.
- Accurately scan all products in accordance with company procedures.
- Unload products from trailers and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
- Safely operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, liftgates, and other delivery equipment as required.
- Inspect products for damage, verify delivery accuracy, and promptly report any shortages, discrepancies, or damaged products.
- Maintain accurate driver logs, delivery documentation, and other required records.
- Provide professional and courteous customer service, addressing delivery concerns and communicating issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Immediately report accidents, incidents, equipment issues, and safety hazards to the Transportation Supervisor.
- Adhere to all company safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
- Work assigned schedules, including nighttime deliveries, weekends, and overtime as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.