Pay
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- Location
- Lenox, IA
- Equipment
- Reefer
- Route
- OTR · USA only
- License
- CDL A
About this job
Our company in Lenox, IA is hiring an over-the-road driver to move the company's freight on dispatch-assigned runs. You will haul with a refrigerated trailer, keep to safety and food-quality rules, and deliver on time without cargo loss or damage.
What you'll do
- Run the loads that dispatch gives you, on schedule and with no lost or damaged cargo.
- Follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and hours-of-service rules.
- Inspect your truck and trailer before, during and after each trip, and fill out the company vehicle inspection report so the equipment is safe to run.
- Load and secure cargo with proper weight distribution, guard it against shifting, damage or theft, and lock the trailer doors.
- Tell the company right away if you will miss a pickup or delivery appointment so it can warn the customer and fix the problem.
- Complete electronic logs, trip reports, bills of lading and other paperwork accurately and turn it in promptly.
- Treat people with courtesy and respect, and go to your supervisor if a conflict comes up.
- Work safely at a VPP Star worksite and look out for the health and safety of everyone around you.
- Follow GMPs, keep conditions sanitary, protect product quality, and report anything that could hurt food safety or quality.
- Take on other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- CDL Class A license with a tanker endorsement.
- At least 1 year of verifiable over-the-road driving experience in a commercial vehicle and/or yard switching experience (tractor-trailer or yard switching, 1 plus years).
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Knowledge of running a refrigerated reefer unit.
- Familiarity with state and federal rules for operating a commercial vehicle.
- Able to read and write English, including simple instructions, short memos and basic written notes.
- Able to do basic math with money, weight, volume and distance.
- Able to crank landing gear/dolly legs up and down.
- Able to work with little supervision and deal professionally with customers and other people.
- Able to explain information one-on-one and in small groups.
Good to know
- You must successfully complete a 90-day probationary period.
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