Hours:  5-6 day/70 hour week

Summary:  Responsible for safely transporting deliveries locally or over the road and in accordance with company guidelines and D.O.T. regulations by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Must be available for dispatch seven (7) days a week/twenty-four (24) hours per day.
Transports deliveries locally or over the road according to manifest in a safe on time, responsible manner and in accordance with company procedures and applicable D.O.T. regulations.
Applies knowledge and abilities to prepare a trip plan for load pick-ups and deliveries in a safe, efficient and timely manner always taking into consideration destination, hours of service, traffic, weather conditions and appointment times.
Must apply knowledge and training to correctly operate the electronic logging device (ELD), enter notes as a applicable and approve logs daily.
Must enter proper and accurate Macros into the ELD; and must ensure notes are included as applicable.
Must use fuel cards appropriately and safeguard them against theft or destruction.
Must ensure to fuel at locations with the best pricing within the route.  It is preferable to fuel at the Findlay yard, if applicable.
Must apply knowledge to safely back trailers into docks at all locations in an efficient manner.
Processes shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each shipment and manages discrepancy documentation.
Obtains and maintains proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation and submits in a timely manner by scanning to BOLscan@garnertrucking.com.
Provides good customer service and maintains a professional manner and appearance to enhance the company’s image.
Performs daily D.O.T. pre-trip and post-trip inspections and notes it on the ELD.
Perform trailer inspections to include climbing inside the trailer for a complete and thorough inspection, tag trailers needing repair and inform maintenance of necessary repairs in a timely manner.
Scan Payroll Sheet to accounting no later than noon on Tuesday following the end of the work week.  (Work week goes from Sunday to Saturday)
Scan BOL’s and other pertinent documents (i.e. receipts, scale tickets, etc.) to accounting daily.
Processes all detention and breakdown information as required and per company policy.
Provides basic maintenance for vehicle such as ensuring all fluid levels remain full, maintaining vehicle in a neat manner and perform minor repairs as directed by the director of maintenance.
Maintains valid/current proof of insurance, permits and registration in vehicle.
Maintain accident kit in vehicle.  If required to use, contact HR or safety for replacement.
Reports all accidents and traffic citations to safety immediately.
Reports all vehicle or trailer damage and/or malfunctions to maintenance immediately; and by completing a vehicle inspection report (VIR) on the ELD.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills:
Oral Communication Skills Written Communication Skills
Reading Skills Customer Service
Diplomacy Time Management
Organization Planning
Dexterity Skills Math Aptitude

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent. Prior delivery driving experience helpful.

Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A) – must meet insurance underwriting requirements

Physical Requirements:  In addition to meeting the minimum physical requirements set forth in Para. 391.41 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, a successful candidate must be able to perform the following:

Lifting: Up to 100 pounds
Carrying: Up to 100 pounds distances of up to 100 feet
Climbing:  Into and out of tractor, van, and loading docks
Pulling:  Full strength horizontally
Pushing: Full strength horizontally
Bending: Repeatedly each day (other than lifting)
Crawling/Crouching: A minimum of 45 minutes each day
Walking: Up to 500 feet several times a day
Standing: 3 to 4 hours on occasion
Sitting: Up to 11 hours daily
Manual Dexterity: Must be able to operate truck controls
Math: Must be able to do and understand simple math
English: Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Equipment Requirements: Must possess Smartphone or other device that is capable of scanning and emailing
documentation; Must download necessary applications.