CDL A Truck Driver

About the position

As part of our driving team in Butte, MT., drivers must have a valid Class A CDL. Our drivers are responsible for inspecting, fueling and driving our tractor trailers on the delivery routes. Our drivers must have a strong commitment to DOT compliance, safety and accident-free miles while providing top notch service to our stores. Our delivery routes consist of local and regional routes, where our drivers are mostly home daily. We do have some overnight routes in selective parts of the country. We provide our drivers with state-of-the-art equipment with an average of around 3 years old for our tractors. We have a strong preventative maintenance program that helps reduce breakdowns and unwanted downtime on the road. Delivering to our stores our drivers are limited to mainly unloading pallets with electric pallet jacks, with some exceptions. Our drivers are paid weekly, have excellent benefits along with great recognition program.

Responsibilities

• Report to work at scheduled start time.
• Receive route paperwork, truck and trailer assignment and instructions for route.
• Review Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and acknowledge prior report for each piece of equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip, inter trip, and post trip inspection for all units operated in accordance with FMCSA regulation 49 C.F.R. § 396.11.
• Verify load and load destination and proper load securement.
• Couple the tractor and trailer, inspect the fifth wheel plate, release handle and locking jaws.
• Scale load by gross weight and/or axles/tandems according to trailer type and state regulations.
• Follow route plan and meet all delivery / pick up requirements for each store.
• Complete store clean outs as contracted.
• Communicate any issue that will affect the route plan.
• Ensure all cargo is secured throughout the delivery route.
• Complete and verify all required paperwork and temperature requirements.
• Accurately report hours of service in accordance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Perform and document post-trip inspection on truck/tractor at the end of the shift.
• Document and report any defects or concerns with truck/tractor and/or trailer within the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).

Requirements

• Must have Double/Triple Trailer Endorsement.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends & holidays.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Ability to put on snow chains and drive in snowy or slippery conditions as needed.
• Must have general knowledge of proper procedures of checking fluids / fuel and replenishment process.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements and regulations.
• To always operate the vehicle safely in a professional manner.
• Attending all required safety training and have knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
• Ability to define a problem; determine the cause of the problem; identify, prioritize, and select alternatives for a solution.
• Knowledge of load-securing methods.
• Making yourself familiar with each location and areas in which stores are located.

Benefits

• Mileage-pay 0.66 single trailer | 0.76 Doubles
• $40.00 a day yard pay
• $22.50 per delivery, bumping a doc