Driver - OTR

Books A Million; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

American Wholesale Book Company seeks a full-time Driver to operate company vehicles and execute courier functions in Florence, AL. You will transport deliveries, ensure signatures and paperwork, and coordinate with the Transportation Manager to maintain on-time service.

Responsibilities include safe operation of tractors and 28’ trailers, loading/unloading up to 50 lbs, and keeping accurate logs and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Commercial Class-A Driver’s License.
• Good driving record per MVR.
• At least 21 years old and able to operate DOT-regulated vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicles to pick up or drop store deliveries on schedule.
• Deliver documents to required destinations and obtain signed POD/BOL.
• Operate tractor-trailers and unload freight, maintaining safety.
• Provide excellent customer service and report delays or discrepancies.
• Keep vehicle clean and perform regular maintenance.

Skills

Safe driving

Organizational skills

Written/verbal communication

HOS tablet operation

Job description

US:AL:Florence | American Wholesale Book Company | ACTIVE FULL TIME

Posted 9 days ago

Description

Job Description:

The Driver reports directly to the Transportation Manager. The Driver is responsible for operating the company’s motor vehicles and carrying out courier functions. The driver demonstrates behavior that supports AWBC core values. AWBC/BAM Truck Drivers are Over the Road Team Operators.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure personal and public safety through safe and courteous driving.
• Drive company vehicles to pick up or drop store deliveries at assigned times.
• Deliver important documents to required destinations.
• Ensure that all deliveries have been signed and delivered to the correct recipient.
• Operate tractor and trailers including 28’ trailers pulled in tandem and straight trucks.
• Make deliveries to BAM/2 nd and Charles stores in a timely and accurate manner. This will include loading and unloading of freight by hand of up to fifty pounds. Verify both piece counts on product delivered to and returned from customers and accurately complete all BOL’s and other paperwork.
• Provide excellent Customer Service by keeping BAM and stores aware of any delays and assisting stores in reporting delivery discrepancies.
• Always keep vehicle clean and maintained.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on vehicle.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must hold a valid Commercial Class-A Driver’s License
• Must have a driving record in Good Standing per MVR.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Can safely operate the motor vehicle they will be driving.
• Is physically qualified to operate the vehicle in accordance with DOT REG Sec. 391.41.
• Has a currently valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license issued by his/her state of residence.
• Has provided a list of violations as required by DOT REG Sec. 391.27.
• Is not disqualified to operate a motor vehicle under DOT REG Sec. 391.15; and
• Has successfully completed a road test or its equivalent DOT REG (Sec. 391.31, 391.33).

Preferred Skills

Must Have:

• Ability to operate tablet for pay and HOS logs
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to establish priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Continuously stand up to 4 hours.
• Walking short distances through the department/building.
• Use hands/arms to pick and carry product and operate required equipment.
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Speak in English with or without an assistive device.
• Hear with or without an assistive device.
• Read and write legibly. Including very small print.
• Listen to information, and follow directions provided through an electronic headset.
• Continuously stand, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, push/pull, scanning, counting, keying orders, cleaning, carrying, and move freight. Including repetitive motion.