SUMMARY
Operate Tractor –Trailer combination between Company/Customer facilities, to pick up and deliver freight in a legal, safe, timely, and efficient manner to include drop, hook, or otherwise interchange equipment for loading and unloading at various locations, as assigned. Driver is required to operate the truck and trailer in a manner that is compliant of Federal DOT laws and company policies and procedures. The expectation for this position is that the driver will be away from their home domicile for an extended period, unless otherwise directed by management. Driver is expected to always perform above duties in a professional manner as he/she is a representative of the Perdue Farms Brand.
PRINCIPAL AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maneuver and deliver/backhaul truckloads of product and materials to plants, customers, and distributors as assigned.
2.Observe and maintain all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements regarding hours of service, logbook, vehicle inspections, load inspections, and securing load. To include utilizing electronic logging device (paper logs when needed), on board vehicle tracking system in efficient manner.
3.Operate a tractor and trailer in a legal/safe manner consistent with all Federal, State and Local laws, regulations, and Company policies. To include the utilization of all on board safety features.
4. Complete and submit all Company paperwork to include but not limited to manifest, bill of lading, proof of delivery pay envelopes, overage, shortage, damaged claims, and trip reports.
5. As assigned, the physical process of loading and unloading of product may be required.
6. Responsible for seal/ security (trailer locked) integrity and the reporting of an accurate /verified case count and condition of product during deliveries
7. Perdue Transportation may require the driver to transport a load that is not in the driver’s normal scope, i.e. location, schedule, or customer to meet business needs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED:
Valid Class A CDL License
High School Graduate or GED
Minimum Two years over the road Tractor/Trailer driving experience
PREFERRED:
Strong communication skills
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