• Operate and drive long-haul truck, to transport finished goods and raw materials overland to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and follow safety procedures for transporting goods.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes.
• Maintain log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily, communicating any issues to Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution.
• Perform pre-trip, on route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment, and accessories such as tires, lights and turn signals and brakes. Perform emergency roadside repairs.
• May drive as part of a two-person team. Manage trip reports, maintenance reports, inspection reports.
• Planning daily schedule based on customers’ needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g., manifest, route sheets, previous VCR, etc. provided by the Transportation Manager/Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
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