Truck Driver

Company: ALLEN DISTRIBUTION
Location: Stockton
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Job Title: Professional DriverDepartment: TransportationReports To: Fleet Dispatch Manager/Driver ManagerPosition Type: Full TimeWage: $25.00/HourlySchedule: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday - (4/10 Shifts)Purpose of PositionTo safely and efficiently transport customer product via tractor trailer.To contribute to the long-term success of the organization.Values and Business PracticesSafety First - We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies.We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude.We treat everybody with respect and dignity.We operate with high business ethics.We are a good corporate citizen.We value our professional relationships on all levels.We strive to have a Continuous Improvement Culture.Company ExpectationsOur expectation is that all employees, customers and vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.Flexibility:Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).Reliability:Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.Attitude:Maintains a Whatever it Takes attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.Willingness to learn:Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.Initiative:Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in department meetings. Display pride in your assigned truck and related equipment, is on time for loading and delivery appointments. Secures cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft.Quality of Work:Maintains high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines.Follows directions:Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc---Communication:Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.Appearance:Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.Position Competency:Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer.Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers sit or stand for long periods of time.Role ExpectationsSafety and Compliance:A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the timeAbility to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.Reports immediately to Dispatch any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.Customers:Communicate effectively with customers as required.Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch Operations.Fleet Operations:Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch.Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication and e-logs.Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions.Maintenance:Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution.Quality:Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled.Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk.Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch.Initiative:Communicates with Dispatch when loads are complete and ready for next assignmentCommunicates with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is requiredStays on scheduled throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel.Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibilityRequirements:Compensation details: 25-25 Hourly WagePI4e142159b5f2-25660-36297768

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