This is a Cover Driver role responsible for filling in when regular Line Haul Drivers are out due to vacation or illness. During coverage, the driver will follow the schedule of the absent driver, typically starting around 10:00 PM, and will focus solely on driving duties.
When not covering, responsibilities include: Yard jockeying trucks and trailers.
Monday - Thursday schedule, 4 days a week, Guaranteed 40 Hours, Home Daily.
Class A CDL + Doubles/Triples Endorsement REQUIRED.
Overview:
The Line Haul Class A BACK UP Driver - Overnight is responsible for delivering products from the Edwardsville, KS distribution center to one of our depot locations then back to Edwardsville. All freight is off loaded and loaded by warehouse staff.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle.
Adhere to the safe and courteous operation of the delivery vehicle at all times.
Complete all required paperwork daily, including Department of Transportation logbook and driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).
Report to work in adherence to company uniform standards (e.g., neat, clean, and properly attired).
Adhere to all safety regulations, and perform all duties in a safe manner.
Plan trip logistics and obtain necessary documents to transport goods.
Ensure cargo is secured properly and compliant with safety requirements.
Report any incidents to the dispatcher.
Follow/adhere to all traffic laws.
Maintain vehicle, product, and equipment tidy and in good working order.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1 year of experience.
Must be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.
Class A Commercial Driver s License required.
Doubles/Triples Endorsement REQUIRED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping.
Additional hours may be required during October, November, and December and other peak periods.
Capable of working flexible hours which could include overnight, early morning, and/or late evening.
May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Edwardsville, Kansas
Salary
$33
Skills
CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Class A Licenseunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Truck Driverunmatched
Vehicle Drivingunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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