Tanker Driver
Summary
Operates a heavy/tractor-trailer to haul goods locally and over-the-road, performing pre/post-trip inspections, maintaining logs, and complying with DOT safety regulations.
About CalValley Trucking:
Serving the Central Valley since 1947, our family-owned business has been built on integrity and hard work. Now we're looking for members of our team to expand our operations. We are building a team of the most-well rounded drivers in the central valley for local and over-the-road work. We offer ample opportunities to cross-train and learn, develop new skills and grow! All full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental, vision and retirement plans with company matching.
Job Summary:
The Tanker Driver is primarily responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks. This CDL Class A driver will take ownership of all aspects of the haul, from pre to post-trip inspections, complying with DOT Hours of Service and safety regulations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Deliver goods via heavy or tractor-trailer trucks, both inter and intra state routes available
- Load and unload cargo efficiently and correctly, observing all best practices
- Record amount and type of cargo being delivered
- Obtain/maintain correct documentation for loads (i.e., BOLs, deliveries signed for)
- Maintain fuel levels, cleanliness of rig
- Report any road-incidences to dispatch
- Follow all applicable traffic laws
- Conduct thorough pre and post trip inspections, completing DVIRs thoroughly and correctly Maintain accurate log via consistent and correct ELD usage
- Coordinate with dispatch/drivers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
- Use most efficient and safe route to deliver goods as timely as possible
- Exercise awareness of CSA scores and individual responsibility to improve them
- Perform and acknowledge all safety regulations as determined by FMCSA, OSHA, and the Company when completing any and all tasks related to operations
- Performs other related duties as assigned