Class A CDL Driver, Home Every Weekend

Pratt Industries; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Corrugated Logistics in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a regional driver to operate a TAS with a 53' dry van. You will manage drop & hook operations, perform thorough pre-trip inspections, and ensure all paperwork accompanies deliveries.

Responsibilities include securing cargo, communicating with dispatch, maintaining FMCSA-compliant logs, and reporting incidents or defects. The role requires adherence to safety policies and legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a TAS with a 53' dry van.
• Perform a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by 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 operate 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.
• Drop, hook, spot, switch and interchange equipment, including hooking and unhooking trailers and related tasks.
• Ensure that all required shipping documentation accompanies all deliveries.
• Properly secure or re-secure the cargo as required.
• Frequently communicate with Dispatch/Operations regarding stops, movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc.
• Report accidents or incidents involving driver of company equipment and provide initial contact with public safety or law enforcement when involved in traffic incidents.
• Report any moving violations received in CMV or personal vehicle.
• Maintain a driver's log electronically in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements and stay aware of hours of service.
• Complete all necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pay reports, fuel and mileage reports, accident reports and other required records.
• Verify shipping documentation against load information and note any overages, shortages or damage.

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.