Driver

A Local Driver is responsible for the safe handling and physical movement of our equipment and cargo to and from our customer’s dock as well as various freight carriers within their designated city and/or state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Legally meet or exceed our customers’ service expectations
• May be required to load and unload freight as instructed by Dispatch
• Properly use dock equipment without exceeding its design limitations, as required
• Meet all federal, local, and state laws regarding the legal movement of our equipment (including insurance, permits, licenses, and other regulations)
• Ensure timely and proper documentation and communication of pre/post trips, timecards, manifests, weight tickets, and other associated local paperwork
• Manage shipment documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), Proof of Delivery (PODs), and security paperwork as applicable
• Review and report required equipment maintenance
• Ensure equipment is always secured
• Timely communication with internal personnel regarding shipments
• Maintain exemplary professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external Customers either on the phone or in person
• Work with manager and co-workers, other stations, and customers to resolve issues in an efficient and timely manner
• Continually look to recommend better processes
• Assist in training new drivers
• Assist Dock in loading/unloading/locating freight when requested
• Observe and practice applicable TSA policies
• May be required to be available for on-call support, weekends or extended hours depending on shipment volumes
• Inspect cartons for visible damage, discrepancies, or incorrect/missing labels and immediately report any issues to the Supervisor and Project Manager (PM).
• Verify shipment quantities, carton counts, labels, and other freight details before loading and unloading.
• Apply the appropriate color-coded labels for each store at the time of pickup
• Other duties as assigned