Overview:
Location: McDonough, GA
Overview:
Incumbent is responsible for transporting and delivering trailers of freight to applicable transportation hubs or alternate designated drop locations safely, legally and on-time. This position requires working in environments with variation in temperature and humidity due to changing outdoor weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operates a tractor trailer truck that transports frozen, cooler and dry cargo to and from various DC and hub locations.
- Prepares, receives and provides appropriate documentation for the delivery of products.
- Maintains logs of travel and cargo according to Federal and State DOT and Motor Carrier regulations.
- Must be able to utilize and understand an on-board computer system (ie PeopleNet).
- Maintains contact with the Operations department to effectively and professionally communicate any problems or delays.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and presentation of the vehicle. Also responsible for the removal of trash at the store that was caused by the delivery (shrink wrap, cardboard, pallets)
- Responsible for reporting any vehicle maintenance or malfunction issues
Qualifications:
- CDL Class A License Required
- Must have a valid DOT Medical examination card
- Must have a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance with DCP guidelines for hiring.
- Must have at least 2 years driving back to back experience with a Class A license
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- PC Literate
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Strong Team Player
- Decision Making Skills
- Flexible to varying work schedules
- On Board Computer System Experience (People Net preferred)
- Must be able to drive a 10 speed transmission