Truck Driver CDL-A Local
Overview:
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Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight.A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.
We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability plans
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Job referral bonus program
Responsibilities:
The Driver, Warehousing P&D is responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering freight locally. The Driver, Warehousing P&D will verify dispatch instructions and verify load against shipping documents. This role will operate a tractor-trailer safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and the transportation of hazardous materials.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer before each trip and at the end of each trip.
- Verify vehicle documentation, including VIN # to ensure vehicle matches the description of the pickup/delivery request.
- Check gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions, ensure seal or lock on trailers, and inspects vehicle before and during trips to determine problems that may be occurring.
- Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
- Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc., and must be skilled and qualified to drive in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
- Responsible for safely operating a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight following Company, Federal, State and Local laws concerning run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
- Must adhere to all FMCSA requirements of those holding a Commercial Driver’s License.
- Maintain records required with compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Ensure security of equipment and cargo.
- Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
- Verify unit numbers versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.
- May be required to use in-cab technology, to include electronic logs and other items.
- May be required to drive different schedules and work in the warehouse based on business needs.
- Possibly operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
- As approved by Safety, will be allowed/needed to run over the road on occasion, as dictated by business needs.
- Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public.
- Will assist where needed based on business requirements: Dock work to include loading/unloading freight, Customer site loading/unloading freight.
- Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must be able to interact well with others.
- Must be 25 years of age and have a minimum of two years consecutive driving experience.
- Must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Must be able to drive a tractor-trailer for a period of time that will conform to FMCSA requirements.
- Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
- Must be able to provide an acceptable MVR.
- Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Must pass a road test.
- Must be able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment, including, but not limited to, chaining tires, driving manual transmission vehicles, etc.
- Ability to read and interpret general business documents. Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence. Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
- Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment. Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.
- Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
- EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.
- EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a High School Diploma.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License; HazMat, Tanker and Doubles endorsements preferred (LCV requirements may apply).
TRAVEL
Periodic travel up to 80% required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move a minimum of 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to lift, twist, turn, and may climb. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and climb or balance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee may be required to work in high/precarious places, with hazardous materials, and in various weather conditions.The employee will also be exposed to various terrains, including, but not limited to, mountains, steep inclined roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, tunnels, etc. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.
EFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.