Local Van Driver at Tracy's Trucking – Birmingham, Alabama
Tracy's Trucking
Birmingham, Alabama, 35244, United States
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Employment Type:Full-TimeExperience Level:NoneMinimum Education:None
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Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable freight transport in a commercial vehicle across various states. You will ensure timely delivery while following all company and regulatory safety standards. This is a physically demanding role that requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
Key responsibilities:
- Safety Compliance: Operating commercial vehicles on highways and local roads in compliance with all traffic laws, company policy, and DOT regulations while maintaining a clean driving record.
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspections: Conducting thorough checks of the truck's mechanical condition, lights, tires, and cargo securing mechanisms before and after each trip.
- Loading and unloading cargo: Securing cargo using appropriate methods like ropes, chains, or covers, and sometimes assisting with loading and unloading depending on the delivery type.
- Maintaining logs and paperwork: Accurately recording driving hours, fuel stops, delivery information, and other required documentation according to DOT regulations.
- Communicating with dispatchers: Maintaining contact with dispatchers to receive delivery instructions, report any issues, and update on location.
- Reporting maintenance issues: Identifying and reporting any mechanical problems with the truck to the appropriate personnel
Qualifications:
- Valid CDL A
- Valid Medical Certification
- 6 months + experience operating a tractor-trailer
- Knowledge of DOT safety regulations
- Clean MVR
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35244, United States
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