Courier Driver - Hiring Immediately

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Job description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle

Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.

Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer

Clean driving record with no moving violations

Make safety a priority at all times

Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented

Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly

Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage

Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely

Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions

Communicate with dispatch as needed

Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers

Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document

Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip

Check weather conditions and road reports before departure

Maintain a clean vehicle

Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered

Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times

Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

Track and report working hours

Adhere to company rules and regulations

Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions

Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies

Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills

Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork

Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.)

Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references

Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Ability to read and write.

- Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA.

- Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.

- Valid Class A drivers license required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Clean driving record with no moving violations

- Must pass background check and drug test.

- Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management.

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