Truck Driver Jobs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself or from converter dollies, including pushing and or pulling dollies into place and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers and/or the front support of converter dollies
• Safe and efficient transport and delivery of freight by operating (driving) tractor-trailer combinations

• Load and unload trailers, either individually or with the assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment

• Perform fueling tasks

• Promptly report any delays due to breakdown, weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skill in maneuvering vehicle at varying speed in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading dock areas
• Check shipping papers to determine the nature of load and to check the manner that cargo has been loaded in the trailer
• Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions
• Report if there is more than a one-hour delay in getting unloaded or loaded, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or delivery of cargo
• Inspect tractor, trailer and equipment for defects and safe operating condition before and after trips, when stopped during your work day, submit conditions through use of automatic on-board recording devise (AOBRD)
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including driver’s logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law; or by the instructions of Biagi Bros. Corporate Compliance Manager, or your local Transportation Manager, Dispatcher or Warehouse Manager
• Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
• Other duties and assignments as requested by management
• Ensure that all shipping documentation (e.g. bills of lading, freight bills, weight tickets etc.) required to move with shipments is available for inspection, that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipments when delivered, and that signed bills of lading for proof of delivery are turned into dispatch daily, or at first return to terminal from tour of duty including for timely billing, you may be instructed to Fax documentation to dispatch
• Check to see if additional blocking or load locks are required
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle
• Drive truck to destination in accordance with Federal and State regulations, normally in periods of up to 10 hours for interstate driving and 12 hours for California intrastate driving, followed by an off-duty period of at least 8 consecutive hours
• Perform lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight
• Report highway safety hazards noted in route via two-way phone to dispatch
• Report all accidents involving driver or company equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safe and timely transportation of freight from origin to destination
• Safe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle
• Professional representation of Biagi Bros. and the trucking industry through responsible driving
• Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork related to truck operations and freight movements
• Proper loading and unloading of freight to assure safety and minimal risk of damage to cargo and danger to persons

Minimum Qualifications

• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test, and if hired, be subject to random alcohol and drug testing
• Must have knowledge of DOT and State regulations governing safe driving, hours of service inspection and maintenance and transportation of hazardous materials
• Must meet and maintain the medical standards of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License
• Must have working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems
• Must have the ability to read and write in English, and to perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, and to operate electronic logging devises and/or automatic on-board recording devises
• Must have previous tractor-trailer driving experience with 48’ to 57’ dry vans or 42’ tanks to be accepted for a training position
• Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time if dispatched for line driving

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform occasional squatting to handle and position freight
• Must be able to perform occasional crouching to handle and position freight
• Must be able to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate period of up to 11 hours interstate and 16 hours California intrastate
• Must be able to shift a manual transmission and operate foot pedals

Must be able to enter and exit the vehicle’s cab 8 to 10 times a day or more. Cab floor level is generally from 36 to 66 inches above ground level with entry and exit achieved with the