Description

This position is primarily responsible for safely driving a Class A commercial motor vehicle and requires compliance with DOT and safety regulations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Pre-trip and post trip all equipment and report deficiencies to your supervisor.
• Always be professional and courteous, always be a great ambassador for the company.
• Make on-time delivery & customer service a priority.
• Report all delayed deliveries to your supervisor.
• Open to all shifts including some evenings, weekends, and overnights. Regional drivers may spend a few nights out per week as part of their schedule.
• Transport flour/grain/liquids/materials to our customers throughout North America.
• Assist in delivery of missed loads, moving trailers around the yard, preloading as needed.
• Confirm accuracy of BOL, Seals and trailer number after hooked to the trailer. Report any discrepancies to a supervisor before departing.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
• Report all spills to a supervisor and clean up after yourself.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load/Unload freight or assist in the loading/unloading of freight, if required.
• Always keep the tractor clean on the inside, wash the tractor bi-weekly.
• Reseal all trailers when empty.
• Report all detention and delays at the customer over 2 hours beyond your appointment to your supervisor.
• Remain outside of the cab of the truck when loading or unloading in all weather conditions.
• No pets are allowed in the company equipment.
• Other tasks as assigned.

CDL TRUCK DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor trailer or comparable vehicle (Grain Hopper, Dry Van, or Bulk Pneumatic preferred):
• 2 years' experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions in English.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Cranking of handles.
• Lifting, as needed.
• Long periods of sitting while operating a CMV.
• Climbing ladders of liquid trailers to open & close dome lids, while using 3-point contact.
• Swinging of mallet repeatedly as needed.

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