CDL Truck Driver

Job Description

Job Description

CDL Truck Driver

Job Description:

We are seeking a dependable and efficient truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina able to withstand long hours on the road. Must be organized, detailed oriented, and comfortable working independently. A clean driving record is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
2. Pick-up and safely transport freight, to the intended destination
3. Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury
4. Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries
5. Assist in mapping driving routes
6. Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
7. Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
8. Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
9. Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
10. Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
11. Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
12. Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
13. Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
14. Track and report working hours
15. Adhere to company rules and regulations
16. Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
17. Comply with DOT regulations
18. Make safety a priority at all times

Required Skills and Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
2. CDL license
3. Valid driver’s license required
4. 3+ years of experience
5. Clean driving record with no moving violations
6. Must pass a background check and drug test
7. Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
8. Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
9. Physically and mentally fit
10. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
11. Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
12. Comfortable with long-haul transport
13. Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
14. Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
15. An innate sense of direction
16. Self-starter who works well independently
17. Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
18. High level of composure and good stress management

Location:

Sugar Land, Texas

Please note:

All offers are contingent upon the successful results of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200 a day