Class A CDL Driver, Home Every Weekend

Pratt Industries; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a professional truck driver for regional Home weekly routes using a 53’ dry van. The role requires safe operation, adherence to FMCSA regulations, and accurate documentation throughout deliveries.

The driver will coordinate with Dispatch/Operations, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain logs while handling varying loads. This position emphasizes safety and reliability in all weather and road conditions.

Qualifications

• Must perform thorough pre-trip inspections per FMCSA guidelines.
• Maintain logs and documentation per regulations.
• Operate a TAS with a 53’ dry van safely under varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Home weekly deliveries with a 53’ dry van.
• Safely operate tractor-trailer equipment in various configurations.
• Drop, hook, swap equipment as required.
• Maintain shipping documentation and records.
• Communicate proactively with Dispatch/Operations.
• Report accidents or incidents involving company equipment.

Skills

Safe driving

Pre-trip inspection

FMCSA compliance

Documentation

Dispatch communication

Vehicle operation

Load securement

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.