Local Truck Driver - No Endorsements

Company: Estes Express Lines
Location: West Sacramento
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:

strongJob Summary/strongSTRONGJoin Estes Today!nbsp;/STRONGBRnbsp;BRAs a leading LTL freight carrier who has been in business since 1931, Estes takes great pride in offering drivers, in-cab ergonomics and technology that focuses on driver comfort, increased efficiencies and equipment utilization, in alignment with the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements. Estes drivers are paid competitive rates and are eligible for a full range of benefits such as company-provided uniforms, paid lodging, cell phone reimbursement and bonus eligibility. Most of our drivers enjoy scheduled runs and frequent home time. Their professional approach, commitment to safety and strong rapport with customers are legendary. Estes drivers make a difference from pickup to delivery, every mile of the way in neighborhoods and nation-wide.UL dir=ltrLIWill be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc. and must be skilled and qualified to drive in all types of terrain, routes and environmental conditions./LILIResponsible for safely operating a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws with regard to run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations/LILIMust adhere to all FMCSA requirements of those holding a Commercial Driver's License/LILIMaintain records required with compliance with local, state and federal regulations/LILIWill not be allowed to handle hazmat loads in any quantity/LILIInsure security of equipment and cargo/LILIConduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer prior to each trip and at the end of each trip/LILICheck gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions, ensure seal or lock on trailers and conducts inspection of vehicle before and during trips to determine problems that may be occurring/LILIPromptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision/LILIVerify unit numbers versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor/LILIMay be required to use in-cab technology, to include electronic logs and other items/LILIMay be required to drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs/LILIProvide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public/LILIWill assist where needed based on business requirements: Dock work to include loading/unloading freight, Customer site loading/unloading freight./LILIRegular attendance is required./LILIThis is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks./LI/ULSTRONGQualifications/STRONGULLIHigh School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background/LILI21 years of age required per FMCSA regulations (1 year driving experience required)/LILIMust possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License/LILIMust be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse/LILIMust reside within 75 miles of the domiciled terminal and/or work assignment/LILIMust be able to drive a tractor trailer for a period of time that will conform to FMCSA requirements/LILIStable employment history preferred/LILIAbility to operate a forklift (minimum 7,500 lb. vehicle)/LILIAbility to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70 lbs./LILIPhysical activities include: standing, lifting, twisting, turning, climbing a ladder, etc./LILIMust be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly/LILIMust be able to provide an acceptable MVR/LILIMust be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations/LILIMust pass a FMCSA required medical exam/LILIMust pass a road test/LILIAbility to meet the FMCSA's requirements to speak and read English/LILIMust be able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job/LILIMust be able to drive all routes and in all types of terrain, including, but not limited to, mountains, steep inclined roads, curvy highways, desert areas, bridges, tunnels, etc./LILIMust be able to drive in a wide range of environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, rain, wind, snow, freezing temperatures, hot weather, etc./LILIMust be able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment, including, but not limited to, chaining tires, driving manual transmission vehicles, etc./LILIMust be able to comply with al

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