Driver CDL 1

Reliance, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced truck driver responsible for operating a tractor pulling a flatbed trailer and delivering or picking up materials to designated destinations. You will verify loads, secure them per DOT regulations, and support unloading when required.

The role requires routine lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing in and out of cab and trailer, and adherence to FMCSA safety procedures. A solid safety record and ability to work on-site are essential.

Qualifications

• Operate tractor-trailer and perform loading/unloading as required (FMCSA regulations).
• Secure all loads using chains/straps per DOT requirements.
• Read bills of lading and manifests to verify details.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer.
• Check material/type and quantity with warehouse personnel.
• Climb on/off tractors and trailers.
• Lift up to 50 pounds routinely.
• Secure loads according to DOT regulations.
• Assist in unloading material at customer if required.
• Adhere to safety procedures and report incidents.

Skills

tractor-trailer operation

load securement

load verification

safety compliance

physical stamina

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.

Responsible for regularly driving and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.) used in long-range (over-the-road) transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce.

Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).

Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.

Loads and unloads vehicles as required.

Performs daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.

Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.

Reports traffic incidents, including, traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.

Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.

Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required.

Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

1. Safe operation of tractor pulling flatbed trailer.

2. Accurately checks to ensure both proper material and proper quantities of material is sent to the truck by warehouse personnel. This is done through the proper use of:

a. Tape Measures

b. Calipers

c. Yard Scales

d. Verification of item descriptions on work copies

3. Drivers must be able to climb up and down from tractors and onto and off trailers.

4. Must be able to lift 50 pounds routinely.

5. Possess ability to frequently stand, bend, push, squat, and use pry bar to position material correctly on trailer.

6. Must secure all loads (Chains, straps) according to DOT regulations.

7. Assists in unloading material at customer, if required

Required Skills

10% Bending, stooping, squatting: Unhook chains; guide and position material; count, check and measure material.

80% Sitting down to drive tractor trailer in warehouse and on company property. Must be able to occasionally use clutch.

10% Walking on uneven surface while trailer is being loaded.

10% Climbing into and out of truck cab (3 steps) and up and down from flatbed trailer (5-7 step ladder).

5% Pushing / pulling material weighing 50-100 pounds.

5% Lifting up to 50 pounds

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN