JOB TITLE: Dedicated Account Driver - Class A Nights
$34.73/hour Starting Pay
Start times between 10pm-2am, Scheduled runs 7days/week, mostly docks.
No Hazmat or Tanker needed, Auto-restrictions OK
Must have 12 months of tractor-trailer experience
REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor / Service Center Manager / Regional Manager
OVERVIEW OF ROLE: The Dedicated Account Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery and pick up of customer freight/inventory, rental equipment, the delivery and pick ups associated with the in house brokerage service. Develop and maintain good customer relations for the continued growth of the business. Maintain a safe driving record as required by management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete distribution and customer focus tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the facility as assigned by management.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships between the Company and the customer.
- When required, unload and load trailer, either with or without assistance of dockworkers, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment. Properly perform task to assure safety and to prevent damage to cargo.
- Ensure all shipment paperwork (pro numbers, manifest, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, etc.) required to move with shipments are properly completed and that appropriate paperwork accompanies each shipment when delivered.
- Reinforce marketing messages through daily conversations with customers. Work to understand and support targeted growth plans.
- Promote Ward's identity in the marketplace within the guidelines of Ward's uniform policy.
- Provide customers with claim-free handling of their freight while performing pickup and delivery service.
- Provide a positive representation of the company by demonstrating safe, responsible driving practices. Operate company vehicle in a safe manner by applying knowledge and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, or in tight loading dock areas. Perform pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections on equipment. Ensure equipment defects are reported immediately. Keep tractor interior clean and orderly.
- Ensure safe transport of hazardous material in compliance with federal regulations. Check for proper preparation of shipping papers and ensure papers and markings on freight agree. Ensure the vehicle is properly loaded and placarded.
- Promptly report all accidents involving driver or company equipment and any delays due to customers, breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions, or other emergencies, or any irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of freight.
- Submit all paperwork and documents required by Federal D. O. T. and Ward Trucking in a timely manner.
- Participate in random DOT drug testing program.
- Maintain security of freight and equipment.
- Promptly reports to the driver manager any delays due to breakdowns, weather, or traffic conditions, or any other emergency or irregularity relating to pickup or delivery of cargo.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $34.73 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Trucking driver type:
Trucking home time:
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Experience:
- Tractor-trailer: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person