Job Description

Summary: Drivers operate powered tractor trailer combinations over local, inter and intra state roads and highways in a safe and efficient manner in order to deliver/transport products to customers.  Drivers may also return freight pick up from vendors to DPI facilities (back haul).  Job tasks include performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and equipment, securing loads in between deliveries using load bars, straps and bulkheads; unloading products onto docks and transporting to customer storage using hand trucks or pallet jacks.  Drivers may be responsible for on-site set up and product display *.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate truck to transport, deliver and receive products to and from customer sites in a safe and efficient manner

• Perform pre-and post-trip inspection on the truck and trailer for safe operation of vehicle

• Communicate with supervisor to receive work orders, products, maintain delivery schedule, verify loads, report delivery issues and check-in during travel stops. May include use of a cellular phone or radio

• Interact and communicate with customers and vendors to verify delivery loads, place or position products, receive re-loads or backhauls and complete transaction documentation

• Unload products from trailer and deliver to customer storage facility using manual and powered pallet jacks

• Read and interpret work orders, safety instructions and manuals

• Apply knowledge of product and temperature sensitive protocols when transporting, re-loading and securing product for transport

• Maintain manual or electronic log books according to Interstate Commerce Commissions regulations

• Secure trailer during stops using chock blocks

• Apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill when maneuvering vehicle in all situations

• Apply knowledge of product and storage shape and sizing for optimum stacking and storing of products and goods