High Liner Foods
Truck Driver-CDL A
Job Summary
Peabody, MA
CDL A
0+ Months of CDL Experience
Job Details
Handling Type
Touch Freight (Heavy Touch, Tarping)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Job Requirements
CDL Class
CDL A
CDL Experience
0+ (includes CDL students)
Full Description
Truck Driver Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan routes to meet delivery schedules
- Supervise loading and unloading of cargo on to and off of truck and ensure cargo is secured
- Follow all state and national large truck safety regulations and standards
- Complete documentation for mileage and cargo; keep track of mileage, fuel, and toll expenses; confirm loaded inventory matches shipping documents
- Refuel vehicle and check or replace liquids as needed
- Perform and document daily truck pre-op inspections for damage or maintenance issues
- Report any damage, accidents or issues encountered while driving to supervisors
- Maintain vehicle equipment
Truck Driver Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid and current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Valid and current DOT medical certificate
- A clean driving record with no recent moving violations
- Pass DOT-required Pre-Employment Verification and Drug Test
- Complete all safety, quality and other training
- Proficient at driving, maneuvering, and parking large vehicles
- Physically fit and able to sit for long time periods, bend, squat and climb to perform truck inspections and maintenance, and lift 25 pounds comfortably
- Candidate should be dependable, hardworking and an effective communicator
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