Regional Truck Driver

Barry Callebaut; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a regional truck driver responsible for safe transportation of goods. The role includes over-the-road driving and local deliveries, requiring a valid Class A CDL and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL and acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable tractor/trailer driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of customer service and safety on every load.
• Inspect equipment before and after trips.
• Drive vehicles according to commercial driving regulations.

Skills

Listening

Oral Communication

Time Management

Priority Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This role does require overnights in a sleeper truck.This position is a regional driver consisting of over the road driving mixed with local single-day deliveries.

The Barry Callebaut regional truck driver will be responsible for the safe and secure transportation of any and all Barry Callebaut goods throughout the Barry Callebaut network.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Maintain a high level of customer service, professionalism and safety on every load hauled.
• Inspect equipment before and after trips and submits reports indicating equipment condition.
• Read bill of lading to determine routing assignments, accuracy of products and locations
• Perform checks to secure all cargo in the trailer during transit.
• Load, unload, or assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Obtain customer’s signature for proof-of-delivery (POD)
• Inventory and inspect product(s) to be transported.
• Drive vehicles, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and delivery products.
• Maneuver truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from material handlers as needed.
• Perform the necessary checks to assure the vehicle conforms to state and federal regulations.
• Maintain driver log according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Lead efforts to monitor the equipment’s service schedule and overall condition of the assigned tractor and trailers. Notify supervisor when service is needed or required.
• Perform all tasks assigned by the supervisor, while following all company, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work overtime as needed.
• Conduct Pre/Post trip inspections-Are mandatory for commercial motor vehicle drivers, requiring them to check key components like service brakes, parking brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires, horns, windshield wipers, rear-vision mirrors, and coupling devices before operating the vehicle, ensuring the vehicle is in safe working order

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old (DOT requirement)
• Must have a valid Class A CDL , a valid medical examiners card and an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable tractor/trailer driving experience
• Pass a pre-employment driving test
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and physical exam
• No more than 2 moving violations within the last 2 years. No attributable crashes within last 3 years
• Listening and oral communication skills
• Time and Priority Management skills, required

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL OR FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old (DOT requirement)
• Must have a valid Class A CDL , a valid medical examiners card and an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable tractor/trailer driving experience
• Pass a pre-employment driving test
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen and physical exam