Job Information
Five Star Sheets CDL Driver (Commercial Driver's License Driver) in New Carlisle, Indiana
POSITION TITLE: CDL Class-A Driver
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager and Logistics Coordinator
SUMMARY:
Safely and efficiently, operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with
Five Star Transportation policies as well as Federal and State regulations. Deliver all
freight undamaged and on time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform occasional lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying freight.
- Hook and unhook trailers from tractor, pushing, pulling and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Inspect truck and trailer for defects and safe operating condition before each trip. Submit a written report on any defects or problems with the truck or trailer at the end of each trip.
- Check shipping papers to determine the nature of the load.
- Drive truck to destination in accordance with Federal regulations.
- Apply knowledge of commercial driving skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, bad weather or in tight loading docks.
- Ensure that all shipping documents required to move with the load is available for inspection and that the correct paperwork accompanies shipment when delivered.
- Report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies, which may cause delays to the pickup or delivery of cargo.
- Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including drivers' logs, record of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records required by law.
- Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations for safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
- Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment.