CDL Driver

JOB SUMMARY 

Operates a tractor/trailer to transport materials back and forward for specified destinations throughout assigned local area. Key measure of success includes:  

• High utilization of tractor, trailer, and other company resources.  
• Strong commitment to no load refusals.  
• Maintain clear records from citations and accidents. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Communicates in a clear and consistent manner with high integrity. 
• High utilization of hours of service (HOS) according to DOT regulations by keeping electronic logs (E-log).  
• Ensures cargo is secure to prevent shifting.  
• Loads and unloads trucks if needed.  
• Completes pre-trip inspections and makes accommodations to truck as needed.  
• Complies and maintains good safety practices with both Border-Tire and DOT safety regulations and procedures.  
• Communicate with Border-Tire personnel regarding hours of services and other critical information.  
• Accepts loads, verifies count and conditions of both unloaded and loaded goods/materials when permitted.  
• Report on overages, shortages, damages, and seal breakages to appropriate personnel.  
• Immediate performs and follows the appropriate Border-Tire and DOT procedures if involved in an incident or accident.  
• Complies with fuel efficient driving guidelines.  
• Properly hooks/unhooks trailers.  
• Must have a current, valid driver's license for the state in which the employee performs his or her driving duties. 
• Must maintain a clean driving record, i.e., must remain insurable under our company's liability insurance policy. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Class A commercial driver license (CDL); must meet insurability standards. 
• Must successfully pass background and drug test pre-employment screening. 
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. 
• Must be able to utilize both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. 
• Be reliable and professional. 
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced retail environment. 
• Minimum of 12 months' experience. 
• Must be 21 years age or older.  
• 40% English comprehension required by DOT.  
• Must meet all DOT driver qualification regulations. 
• Must have valid DOT physical. 
• Must have an acceptable PSP. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to lift merchandise up to 100+ lbs. for deliveries. 
• Bend or twist their body. 
• Sit for an extended period. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Drive an enclosed truck daily. 
• Work outdoors while loading and unloading goods. Work indoors while driving or filling out paperwork. Indoor temperatures may not be controlled. 
• Are often exposed to contaminants, such as diesel fuel or exhaust. 
• Wear protective or safety attire on a weekly basis. Sometimes you are exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside.