CDL A Driver - Part Time

Premier Refrigerated Transport; Tennessee; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Orientation and training pay

90% No Touch Freight

Job summary

A leading refrigerated transport company in Tennessee seeks part-time drivers to join their team. Drivers will operate modern trucks while adhering to safety regulations. Responsibilities include inspections, maintaining product temperature, and completing necessary paperwork. Candidates must have a valid class A CDL, at least 12 months of experience, and be willing to work nights and weekends. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive team as you contribute to the company's success.

Qualifications

• At least twelve months of commercial driving experience.
• Possession of a valid class A CDL.
• Ability to pass various tests including drug test and physical.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Operate reefer while maintaining appropriate temperatures.
• Fill out trip reports and maintain driver daily logs.
• Observe safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Reading and speaking English

Ability to operate refrigerated units

Education

Valid class A CDL

Job description

We need on call/part time drivers! Premier Refrigerated Transport offers many great benefits and values our drivers as a key team member. We show our appreciation to our drivers by configuring our trucks with all the best features to improve the driver’s experience, provide a competitive pay plan, and honest communication. Be a part of a collaborative team where we know our company’s success is the product from our hard-working drivers.

Why You Should Join Our PRT Team:

• 90% No Touch Freight
• Orientation and training pay
• Weekly pay via direct deposit

Our Trucks:

• Newest Equipment with APU’s
• Equipped with Drivecams by Lytx
• Electronic driver logbooks by Samsara
• All trucks equipped with best pass and pre-pass

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• All drivers must adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT) regulations
• Conduct both pre-trip and post-trip tractor/trailer inspections and complete inspection reports
• Fuel tractor and reefer at home terminal and on the road
• Operate reefer, maintaining appropriate temperature for optimum quality of product
• Bring back exchange pallets, pick up scheduled backhauls. Occasional unloading depending on the customer’s specifications
• Fill out trip reports, and any other necessary paperwork. Bring back signed bills of lading for billing purposes and turn into designated locations
• Maintain driver daily log. Accurately recording both on-duty driving hours, on-duty not driving hours, off duty hours and sleeper berth hours in accordance with DOT regulations
• Observe and practice both the DOT and company safety procedures at all times. In the event of an accident, notify the supervisor/manager immediately. Attend scheduled Safety Meetings and complete online safety modules in a timely manner
• Perform with attention to personal safety as well as the safety of others. Complete monthly online safety training and attend scheduled quarterly safety meetings
• Perform all requirements of sanitation, GMP/ HACCP standards including hairnets and/or beard nets where required, and personal hygiene policies
• The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (DOT), requires that all drivers must be able to read and speak the English language (including being able to read traffic signs, complete forms, and converse with enforcement officers)
• Ability to pull a 53’ trailer behind a tractor
• Ability to operate a refrigerated unit on the trailer and understand the codes. Maintain proper temperature according to the product and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to match product code with BOL/Manifest

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• At least twelve (12) months of commercial driving experience
• Possession of a valid class A CDL
• Ability to pass the DOT MVR, PSP, Clearinghouse, Drug Test, and Physical
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends