CDL Drivers

ARE Transportation; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled truck drivers to operate large vehicles and ensure safe transport of goods. This role involves checking vehicle conditions, maneuvering trucks for loading and unloading, and maintaining logs as per state regulations. Ideal candidates will have completed a professional truck driving school and possess a valid CDL. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in driving and vehicle maintenance will contribute to smooth operations and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a truck driver.
• Valid Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer or truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds.
• Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service status.
• Secure cargo for transport and drive trucks to weigh stations.

Skills

Judgment and decision making

Operation monitoring

Time management

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Education

Professional truck driving school

Job description

Job Description

Operate a tractor-trailer or truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds.

General Accountabilities

1. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
2. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
3. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
4. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
5. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
6. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.
7. Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations.
8. Drive trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
9. Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
10. Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
11. Operate equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
12. Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
13. Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
14. Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
15. Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
16. Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
17. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
18. Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
19. Load and unload trucks, or assist others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment as necessary.
20. Remove debris from loaded trailers.
21. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

1. Successful completion of professional truck driving school.
2. 1-2 years of experience as a truck driver.
3. Valid Commercial Drivers' License (CDL).

Skills

• Judgment and decision making
• Operation monitoring
• Time management
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment maintenance