Job Summary:
The CDL Class A Driver is responsible for the movement of customer paid freight loads through the Good Freight Program.
Essential Functions:
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Accurately maintains ELD logs through the Drivers App to include work/rest periods.
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Maintain accurate records and documentation of hours worked, miles driven, and expenses.
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Comply with DOT Rules and Regulations (size, weight, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
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Plan routes and driving schedules, using GP technology to outline routes and determine the number of miles they can cover in a day.
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Transport goods and materials to and from manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
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Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
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Monitor time for load pickup and delivery to properly report detention time for billing purposes.
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Provide proof of delivery on BOL and maintain proper signatures and paper documentation when needed.
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Communicate with Broker Dispatchers on all pickups, arrivals, and departures.
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Maintain professional demeaner at all times while working with dispatchers, personnel at pickup and delivery locations.
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Perform truck safety inspections according to company policy and DOT regulations; reporting immediately any repairs that are needed.
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Report defects, accidents, or violations.
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Maintain a clean trailer and free of debris.
