Pratt Industries
Regional Driver Position
Safe operation of a TADC with a 53' dry van. New equipment, state of the art technology, 80% drop and hook.
Responsibilities include:
- Safe effective, and efficient delivery of goods
- Home daily
- Safely operate a TAS with 53' dry van
- Perform duties in accordance with Corrugated Logistics policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
- An offered load cannot be refused
- Conduct thorough pre-trip inspections of the equipment assigned
- Inspect tractor and trailer for defects and submit a written report on the condition at the end of each trip
- Operate tractor trailer equipment in different configurations under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations
- Drop, hook, spot, switch and interchange equipment, including the hooking and unhooking trailers from the tractor itself and the pushing, pulling, placing, lifting and attaching or detaching of various types of converter gear
- Ensure all required shipping documentation accompanies all deliveries
- Properly secure or re-secure the cargo as required
- Frequently communicate with Dispatch/Operations to advise of stops, movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc
- Report any accidents or incidents involving company equipment
- Report any moving violations received in both CMV or personal vehicle
- Maintain a driver's log electronically in accordance with FMCSA and Corrugated Logistics requirements
- Complete all necessary paperwork including inspection reports, manifests, bills of ladings, trip pay reports, trip fuel and mileage reports, accident reports, and any other report or record required by law, regulation or Corrugated Logistics policy
- Verify all shipping documentation against the load information provided by dispatch
- Perform roadside inspections as required by the law, various administrative agency regulations and Corrugated Logistics policy
- Work in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other environmental controls
- Perform work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production to meet service schedules
- Communicate in a professional manner with persons whom the driver is in contact with as a company representative