Tractor-Trailer Driver — Safe Deliveries & Customer Service

Construction Association of Michigan; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 99,187,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Job summary

Herc Rentals in Oak Park, MI is seeking a Tractor Trailer Driver to transport, deliver, and retrieve construction equipment in a safe and timely manner. The role supports branch operations and requires compliance with DOT standards.

You will perform pre- and post-delivery inspections, maintain logs, and communicate with dispatch. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, current medical card, and Hazmat endorsement within 120 days are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of tractor trailer driving experience within the last three years.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver's License, Class A, with tanker endorsement.
• Current medical card
• Hazmat endorsement must be obtained within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Transport, deliver and retrieve assorted construction and heavy equipment.
• Operate commercial or non-commercial vehicles in a safe, efficient and professional manner.
• Promote professionalism and excellent customer service attitude.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after pickups and deliveries.
• Ensure all delivery documents are properly maintained during the workday and are available for inspection upon request by management and/or state traffic safety officers.
• Apply knowledge of driving and/or commercial driving skills in maneuvering at various speeds in difficult locations, heavy traffic, inclement weather, mountainous terrain or tight loading dock areas.
• Secure construction equipment and other equipment by means of chaining, strapping, and blocking under the strict accordance and established procedures of the DOT policies.
• Maintain open communication with Branch Manager and/or central dispatch for delivery schedules.
• Observe safety rules and regulations at customer job sites, facilities and other Herc Rentals related facilities.
• Provide training assistance for customers by answering general questions regarding the safe operations of vehicles, tools, or machinery when asked by customer.
• Report to the branch manager or central dispatcher of any damage to Herc Rentals property that is uncovered by the driver during the process of picking up the equipment from the customer.
• Report any and all accidents involving the driver or equipment to Branch Manager or Central Dispatch.
• Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or any other problems relating to timely pickups or delivery of equipment.
• Maintain flexibility in daily routine in order to respond to Management's responses to the customer demands.
• Ensure proper paperwork & logs are maintained accurately on a daily basis

Skills

Customer service

Load securement

Vehicle inspection

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Herc Rentals in Oak Park, MI is seeking a Tractor Trailer Driver to transport, deliver, and retrieve construction equipment in a safe and timely manner. The role supports branch operations and requires compliance with DOT standards.

You will perform pre- and post-delivery inspections, maintain logs, and communicate with dispatch. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, current medical card, and Hazmat endorsement within 120 days are required.