JOB TITLE

OTR DRIVER, TRUCKLOAD

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

To transport and deliver freight by driving diesel-powered tractor-trailer combinations long distances.

Statements included in this job description do not necessarily represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require different tasks be performed as circumstances change.

JOB DUTIES

• Hook and unhook trailers from the tractor itself or from converter gears, including pushing and/or pulling converter gear into place and cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers and/or the front suspension on converter gears.
• Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment.
• Perform frequent climbing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight.
• Secure load to trailer by tying down, chaining, blocking, supporting cargo.
• Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
• Check shipping papers to determine the nature of load and to check for the presence of hazardous materials.
• When hazardous materials are present:
  • Check for proper preparation of shipping papers;
  • Check for agreement between information on shipping and markings and labeling on freight; and,
  • Check that vehicle is properly placarded.
• Install and remove tire chains as required by weather conditions.
• Drive truck to destination in accordance with Federal regulations, normally in periods of up to 11 hours of driving followed by an off duty period of at least 10 consecutive hours.
• Plan/schedule trips by reading and understanding maps, calculate distance, weights, hours, and measures of loads and destinations.
• Apply knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading docks.
• Ensure that all shipping documentation (i.e. manifest, security seal sheet, bills of lading, shipping orders or freight bills, etc.) required to move with shipments is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork accompanies shipment when delivered.
• Maintain records for compliance with State and Federal regulations including driver's daily log, records of fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Report and document all accidents involving driver or company equipment to the Safety Department.
• Report highway safety hazards noted en-route.
• Promptly report any delays due to breakdown, weather conditions or other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick-up or delivery or cargo.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safe and legal operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
• Safe and timely transportation of freight from origin to destination.
• Accurate count of products on and off trailer.
• Proper loading and unloading of freight to assure safety and minimal risk of damage to cargo and danger to persons.
• Proper handling and accurate completion of all necessary paperwork related to truck operations and freight movements.
• Professional representation of the company and the trucking industry through responsible driving and contact with company customers.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum CDL Driver Qualifications

• Must qualify under part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.
• Must have working knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Must meet or exceed the physical and medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation as set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Part 391.41.
• Valid CDL Class A (No Hazmat required)
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Minimum 2 Years OTR verifiable experience
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations with mental ability to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
• Must be physically qualified to drive a motor vehicle in accordance with sub-part E: Physical Qualifications and Examinations of Part 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
• Must pass the required USDOT Drug/Medical/Physical Exams
• Must be available for around-the-clock trips, logs permitting, to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.
• No DUI ever - i.e. Shall have had no conviction or forfeiture of bond (includes implied consent licensing states) for any of the following offenses:
  • Driving any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or controlled substances
  • Non-felony citation for illegal possession or transportation of alcohol, drugs or controlled substances
• No Felonies ever - i.e. Shall have no conviction or forfeiture of bond for a felony class crime involving the following situations, regardless of when they occurred:
  • Any crimes involving firearms
  • Any violent crime
  • Sex offenses of any type
  • Any felony class crime of any type
• Driving record will not exceed:
  • One at fault accident in the past 36 months
  • One not at fault accident in the past 36 months
  • Three (3) moving violations in the past 36 months, with no more than two (2) violations in the past 12 months
  • No more than three (3) non-moving violations on an individual MVR in the past 36 months (over-weights, seat belts, brake, equipment, log book, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Driver must be able to:

• sit and remain alert while driving for a continuous period of up to 11 hours.
• shift manual transmission and operate foot pedals.
• perform occasional squatting to handle and position freight.
• perform occasional crouching to handle and position freight.
• enter and exit the vehicle's cab 8 to 10 times a day. Cab floor level is generally from 36 to 66 inches above ground level, with entry and exit achieved using the 3 Point Stance Procedure with the assistance of various configurations of steps and handholds; also requires occasional bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.
• perform frequent pushing of freight weighing up to 200 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pushing of freight weighing up to 100 pounds without a mechanical aid.
• perform frequent pulling of freight up to 200 pounds on a dolly or cart as well as occasional pulling of freight weighing up to 100 pounds without a mechanical aid.
• frequently perform lifting and carrying of freight weighing up to 75 pounds of varying size and shape a distance up to 56 feet.
• frequently reach for freight at waist level and occasionally reach for freight above shoulder height or below waist level.
• occasionally reach above shoulder level and below waist level for maneuvering and directing the controls to operate the truck.
• help load and unload full trailers of freight weighing as much as 50,000 pounds. This could involve moving 100 pound containers to and from floor level to carts, stacks, conveyors on platforms over four feet high. It may also involve tipping 600 pound drums on their rims and balancing them into position.
• stow cartons and other merchandise over your head that weighs as much as 60 pounds each. This type of activity could precede or follow as much as 30 hours of driving.
• install and remove tire chains when required due to inclement weather.
• spend at least 20% of the day standing and 10% of the day walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood and metal, and sometimes on slippery and wet surfaces.
• hook/unhook various commercial vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear requiring up to 100 foot pounds of torque exerted on the landing gear crank, operate the fifth wheel release lever requiring a pull force of up to 105 pounds, lock and release interlinks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles and check engine oil and coolant levels.

Work Environment:

• Drivers may be subject to irregular work schedules, temperature and weather extremes, long trips, short notice for assignment of a trip, tight delivery schedules, delays en-route and other stresses and fatigue related to driving a large commercial motor vehicle on crowded streets and highways in all kinds of weather.
• Drivers typically spend 70%-80% of on duty time in the truck. While driving, operators are exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars.