Regional CDL Driver – Home Daily, New Equipment & Drop

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking drivers for regional positions to safely operate a 53’ dry van with new equipment and state-of-the-art technology.

Home daily, and a focus on accurate documentation, log maintenance, and professional communication with dispatch, customers and safety officials will be essential. The role requires adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations for CMVs, completion of inspections, and the ability to handle varying loads and weather

Responsibilities

• Safe effective, and efficient delivery of goods
• Home daily
• 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 CMV
• An offered load cannot be refused
• Conducts 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 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
• Drop, hook, spot, switch and interchange equipment, including hooking/unhooking trailers and related gear
• Ensures that all required shipping documentation accompanies all deliveries
• Properly secures or re-secures the cargo as required
• Communicates with Dispatch/Operations to advise of stops, movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc.
• Reports all accidents or incidents involving driver of company equipment
• Report any moving violations received in CMV or personal vehicle
• Maintains a driver’s log electronically in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements
• Completes necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pays, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports
• Verifies all shipping documentation against load information and notes overages, shortages or damage
• Performs roadside inspections as required by law and Corrugated Logistics policy
• Works in adverse weather conditions and maintains production to meet service schedules
• Communicates professionally with persons contacted as a company representative

Job description

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking drivers for regional positions to safely operate a 53’ dry van with new equipment and state-of-the-art technology.

Home daily, and a focus on accurate documentation, log maintenance, and professional communication with dispatch, customers and safety officials will be essential. The role requires adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations for CMVs, completion of inspections, and the ability to handle varying loads and weather