Company CDL Driver

We are looking for a licensed commercial truck driver who will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery of goods and other articles of trade to our customers. You will be tasked with driving and maintaining trucks that will be assigned to you, as well as working closely with our team of dispatchers in order to plan routes and track deliveries.

A Class A CDL or commercial driver license is required. Successful candidates must have a clean driving record and must pass a drug and alcohol test.

Truck Driver Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate trucks.


• Complete and verify daily paperwork for accuracy.


• Local & regional drayage.


• Deliver goods to warehouses and facilities.


• Ability to utilize Electronic Logging Device (ELD).


• Record cargo deliveries.


• Keep assigned truck in clean condition and refuel.


• Follow proper procedures in reporting accidents and incidents immediately to the dispatchers and Risk and Compliance.


• Follow traffic laws, DOT regulations and Port City procedures.


• Pre & post trip inspections on trucks and recording issues.


• Follow accident procedures.


• Keep activities log and log hours.


• Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel.


• Ability to understand GPS and plan routes.


• Get goods to the client on time.


• Maintain a positive attitude with customers, dispatchers, supervisors and warehouse staff.


• Keep commercial driver license up to date and in good standing.


• Always adhere to traffic safety regulations, exercise caution in treacherous circumstances and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions to supervisors.

Truck Driver Requirements:

• Class A CDL or commercial driver license


• Current TWIC card


• Current Port ID


• Must complete a pre-employment background check & pass DOT pre-employment drug test


• Driver must have clean driving record


• Driver must provide a copy of their current medical certificate (Med Card)


• High school diploma or higher


• Candidate must have 2 years of verifiable driving experience with their CDL.


• Listening and verbal communication skills


• Must comply with FMCSA regulations


• Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records (49 CFR 391.11(b)(2

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderate. Generally, well ventilated, and well lit. Warehouse team members may be required to wear protective clothing. Additionally, may operate heavy equipment and strict safety regulations may be required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work is physically strenuous, and team members are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds. Work may require excessive bending or stooping. Team members may be required to climb ladders, use hand tools, and/or use heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.). 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. Light duty options may be available.

Port City Logistics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

High School or better.

Compensation details: 25 Hourly Wage

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