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Local CDL A Driver

Onward Freight
6 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
$34 - $34 USD hourly
Qualifications
  • 24 months experience driving a tractor trailer in the past 5 years
  • Valid Class A CDL, with a current DOT medical card
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Pass a road test
  • Acceptable driving record per policy
  • Acceptable responses to previous Employment Verifications
  • Pass a background check, and pre-employment tests
  • Safe driving record and continuous dedication to upholding high safety standards
Responsibilities
  • Safely drive a commercial motor vehicle (tractor and trailer)
  • Value your safety, always comply with safety/operating policies and procedures
  • Work well independently, and in a team setting
  • Value a positive and respectful work environment
  • Understand that delivering to our customers on-time keeps our company viable
  • Complete deliveries on schedule and interface with customers effectively
  • Follow company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same
  • Work cooperatively and productively with supervisors and other associates to complete tasks
  • Provide and inspire outstanding service to customers by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner
  • Perform and document pre and post trip inspections and complete all necessary paperwork
  • All other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • Maintain all DOT required licenses and documentation
  • Able to lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs and push/pull up to 50 lbs. for touch freight positions
  • Adhere to DOT Rules and Regulations
  • Operate in a constant state of alertness, and safe manner
  • Safely get in and out of the cab on your own
  • Execute on-time pickup and deliveries
  • Adhere to safety and quality standards on and off the road
  • Interact in a positive and a professional manner with general public while delivering products to locations
  • Be a positive, team player with a commitment to deliver to our customers promise, doing Whatever It Takes!