YARD DRIVER

Company: R E Garrison Trucking Inc
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES--- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle--- Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.--- Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.--- Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer--- Clean driving record with no moving violations--- Make safety a priority at all times--- Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented--- Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly--- Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage--- Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely--- Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions--- Communicate with dispatch as needed--- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers --- Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document--- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip--- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure--- Maintain a clean vehicle --- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)--- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered--- Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times--- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs--- Track and report working hours--- Adhere to company rules and regulations--- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions--- Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies --- Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills--- Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork --- Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.)--- Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references--- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS- High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Ability to read and write. - Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA. - Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.- Valid Class A driver's license required.PREFERRED SKILLS- Clean driving record with no moving violations - Must pass background check and drug test. - Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management. PI8e91a79ab159-25660-35580735

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