Class A CDL Driver, Home Every Weekend

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional driver to support regional runs. You will operate a TAS with a 53’ dry van, ensure safe handling of loads, and maintain accurate logs and paperwork.

Expect weekly home time, adherence to FMCSA rules, and close coordination with dispatch to optimize routes and on-time deliveries across the system.

Qualifications

• CDL with valid license and clean driving record.
• Experience with CMV operations and long-haul routes preferred.
• Familiarity with FMCSA regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections as prescribed by FMCSA and company.
• Safely operate a TAS with a 53’ dry van in various conditions.
• Maintain driver logs electronically per FMCSA and company policy.
• Complete shipping paperwork and bills of ladings accurately.
• Communicate with Dispatch/Operations about stops, cargo, and delays.
• Report accidents, incidents and any violations promptly.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Logistics coordination

Documentation

Education

CDL Driver License

Tools

PeopleNet

Job description

Home weekly…. Regional runs, new equipment, state of the art technology. Safe operation of a TAS with 53’ dry van. 80% drop and hook.

• Home weekly
• Safe, effective and efficient delivery of goods.
• Safely operate a TAS with 53’ dry van.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Corrugated Logistics policies and procedures, and Complies with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe Operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
• An offered load cannot be refused.
• Conducts a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company.
• Inspect tractor and trailer for defects during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the tractor and trailer at the end of each trip.
• Safely operates tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over long distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as Corrugated Logistics policy.
• Drop, hook, spot, switch and otherwise interchange equipment, including the hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear when necessary. Also includes the raising and lowering of the landing gear on semi-trailers.
• Ensures that all required shipping documentation accompanies all deliveries.
• Properly secures or re-secures the cargo as required.
• Frequently communicates with Dispatch/Operations, in person or by way of PeopleNet, or phone, in order to advise of stops, movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc.
• Reports all accidents or incidents involving driver of company equipment. Be able to provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement officials and the general public when involved in traffic accidents or incidents.
• Report any moving violations received in both CMV or personal vehicle.
• Properly maintains a driver’s log electronically in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements. Remains knowledgeable of own hours of service at all times and reports discrepancies or potential violations to Corrugated Logistics Operations immediately.
• Properly and efficiently complete all necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pay reports, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports and any other report or record required by law, regulation or Corrugated Logistics policy.
• Verifies all shipping documentation against the load information provided by dispatch. Note in writing any overages, shortages or damage and seal intact when arriving at delivery.
• Performs roadside inspections as required by the law, various administrative agency regulations and Corrugated Logistics policy.
• Works in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other environmental controls and subject to ambient weather conditions.
• Performs work required in a timely manner and maintains adequate production in order to meet service schedules.
• Communicates in a professional manner with persons whom the driver is in contact with as a company representative.