Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Competitive salary
Company Description At Floral Trade Distributors, we believe that our customers choose our service because they take pride in growing/shipping the finest products in the world. Therefore it is important that their products be cared for throughout the transportation process and delivered to the customer in the best condition possible. We are seeking team drivers or a driver willing to work as part of a team for overnight runs inside California.
Job Description We Deliver the Goods:
Competitive pay and benefits, including Health & Wellness Benefits, Paid Time Off, and much more - Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take action as needed. - Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required. Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
- Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
- Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
- Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
- Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach the preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drives to and delivers customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule.
- Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
- Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
- Verifies delivery of items with customers and obtains proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
- Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
- Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and brings to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
- Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeping trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications - High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
- Valid CDL-A Must be 25+ years of age
- Minimum of 24 months experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 4 years
- No more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
- No serious traffic violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
- No preventable accidents* while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years.
- No preventable DOT recordable accidents* (collisions resulting in disabling damage and/or immediate medical treatment away from the scene) while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last ten (10) years.
- No preventable accident* resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history (commercial motor vehicle).
- Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
- Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
- Pass road test
- Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
- Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as forklifts or cranes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately
- Physical stamina to handle long hours on the road and heavy lifting as needed
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company Description - Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,