Long Haul Driver

Leggett & Platt; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt is hiring for a role focused on ensuring product delivery accuracy and maintaining strong relationships with customers. Responsibilities include assisting with unloading, handling transactions, and adhering to safety policies.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and a commitment to compliance with DOT regulations. Daily reports on product quality and communication with the Traffic Manager are essential aspects of the position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of products delivered.
• Assist customers in unloading products.
• Exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain excellent customer service and relations.
• Handle all money/C.O.D.'s involved in transactions.
• Keep a maintained logbook and manage backhauls.
• Adhere to safety and compliance policies.
• Secure loads before transportation.
• Ensure cleanliness of the tractor and trailer.
• Follow DOT regulations for delivery.
• Prepare daily reports on material conditions.
• Ensure effective communication within departments.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Upon delivery, ensure the accuracy of products delivered.
• Assist customer in the off load of the product.
• Exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain excellent customer service and customer relations.
• Responsible for all money/C.O.D.’s involved in business transactions, as required.
• Maintain "Logbook", maximize "backhauls", and fuel-up at specified terminals.
• Adhere to safety, EEOC and OSHA policies.
• Ensure loads are secure.
• Maintain cleanliness of tractor and trailer.
• Comply with Leggett & Platt and State and Federal DOT regulations.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Traffic Manager.
• Contact the Traffic Manager or Dispatcher on a daily basis.
• Prepare daily reports on the quality/quantity of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Maintain effective inter-department communication.
• Adhere to the Leggett & Platt safety, environmental and conduct policies.

Authority & Additional Responsibilities

• Has the authority to perform the following:
  • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities related to product, process and/or the system.
  • Identify and/or record any problems relating to the product, process and the quality system.
  • Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
  • Verify the implementation of solutions.
  • Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.