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Armstrong

CDL Class A Owner/Operator - South Bend, IN. Area

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Job Summary

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Lombard, IL
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CDL A
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Local
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0+ Months of CDL Experience

Job Details

Equipment

Straight Truck, Tractor Trailer

Handling Type

Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)

Transmission Type

Automatic

Job Requirements

CDL Class

CDL A

CDL Experience

0+ (includes CDL students)

Full Description

SUMMARY:

Drivers are responsible for overseeing and leading Armstrong's full-cycle transportation initiatives, including, but not limited to packing, padding, inventory, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. The Driver will operate a Class A Van to receive, store, and distribute equipment and goods. This requires handling materials, as well as overseeing helpers in the packing, loading, and unloading of materials. Strong Customer Service skills are required.

Note: Driver will service client loads going to and from the South Bend, IN area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Operate trucks for the local delivery, pick-up, and relocation of product and materials.
  • Protect customer's items and property using pads, tape, and other material to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
  • Ensure each item and its condition is accurately listed on the Shipment Inventory. Ensure all other shipment paperwork, such as Bills of Lading, Statements of Accessorial Services, Inventories, and Weight Tickets, is properly completed.
  • Direct packers and helpers so loading / unloading is safely accomplished within established productivity standards, as well as to the customer's satisfaction.
  • Comply with all paperwork requirements (e.g. driver logs and expense reports).
  • Maintain clean and orderly equipment and perform routine vehicle maintenance work (fluid levels, air pressure levels, etc.).
  • Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
  • Follow all safety rules as required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety program.
  • Inspect all materials received for order accuracy and quality.
  • Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
  • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
  • Review work orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must live/work in the Northwest Indiana area
  • Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license (CDL).
  • High school Diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Prior moving & storage or furniture delivery experience is a plus.
  • Proven history of driving with a safe driving record.
  • Must pass all company and DOT requirements, including roadside inspection reports (PSP), DOT medical screen, pre-qualification drug screen, and criminal background investigation.
  • Must be able to drive and safely operate a straight truck and/or tractor-trailer in accordance with United Van Lines, and DOT (Department of Transportation) rules, policies, procedures, and standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
  • This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
  • Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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