YARD DRIVER Job at R E Garrison Trucking Inc, Spartanburg, SC

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  • R E Garrison Trucking Inc
  • Spartanburg, SC

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle

• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.

• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.

• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer

• Clean driving record with no moving violations

• Make safety a priority at all times

• Be alert, focused, and detail-oriented

• Physically and mentally fit and able to drive long hours and travel regularly

• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of truck to prevent breakage or damage

• Transport goods and commodities from place of origin to assigned destination safely, efficiently, and timely

• Plan delivery routes and verify delivery instructions

• Communicate with dispatch as needed

• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers

• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document

• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip

• Check weather conditions and road reports before departure

• Maintain a clean vehicle

• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)

• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered

• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times

• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs

• Track and report working hours

• Adhere to company rules and regulations

• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions

• Extensive knowledge of, and compliance with, rules and regulations set forth by the FMCSA, FMSA, DOT, all federal, state, local governments, and any and all other regulatory agencies

• Be disciplined, dependable, resourceful, composed, and have good stress management skills

• Maintain fuel/toll receipts and other paperwork

• Proficient using electronic equipment and software (GPS, E-logs, etc.)

• Submit to background checks, drug testing, and provide employment references

• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Ability to read and write.

- Ability to communicate in English, pursuant to the FMCSA.

- Twelve (12) months commercial driving experience within the last ten (10) years.

- Valid Class A driver’s license required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Clean driving record with no moving violations

- Must pass background check and drug test.

- Technical capacity; Customer/Client focus; Ethical Conduct; Time Management.

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