Overview
Truck Driver Jobs in New London, North Carolina, USA at UFP Industries
Location: New London
Job Summary
Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions
Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets
Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions – checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard
Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure has been properly secured
Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and Company rules
Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean
Maintains appropriate driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required
Maintains radio/telephone and EOB Electronic On-Board System contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations
Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer’s signature on paperwork upon delivery
Completes paperwork as required
May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required
Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
Completes training as required by management
Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age
Minimum 12th grade basic education completed
Minimum 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle in excess of 26,000 lbs. Preferable 3 to 5 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle
Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions
Required to have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Title: Truck Driver
Company: UFP Industries
Location: New London, North Carolina, USA
Category: Transportation (Truck Driver, Driver, Transportation Logistics, Delivery)
