*CDL Delivery Driver, Grand Prairie, TX - Full-time / Part-time

Req ID: 61282

JOB SUMMARY:

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives company trucks to destinations to deliver, unload and load commercial truck tires, light mechanical parts and other cargo.
• Have knowledge and comply with, all applicable federal, state, local and company rules and regulations that are in accordance with the accepted principals of the safe operation of a commercial delivery trucks.
• Have knowledge and comply with, the proper methods of loading and unloading for the various cargos to be transported.
• Report to logistics at the specified time and maintain contact with logistics as required.
• Complete driver daily logs and all necessary delivery tickets, trip reports, damage reports, and other paperwork required by company, to be turned in as instructed.
• Follow company guidelines in regards to acceptable conduct when dealing with customers, fellow employees, and the motoring public.
• Comply with all company safety & performance standards.
• Represent the Company to our customers, the public and the trucking industry in a professional manner at all times.
• Maintain records for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver's logs, records of fuel purchases, mileage records and other records.
• Follow and comply with Company's "Code of Conduct" program.
• Report all accidents immediately involving driver and/or company equipment, regardless of the damage to manager.
• Maintain personal grooming and company uniform standards.
• Maintain company attendance standards.
• Perform duties within Distribution Center, including but not limited to, loading and unloading trailers, pulling orders, cleaning, etc. when not assigned to a scheduled delivery route and not having worked minimum guaranteed work hours.
• Keep exterior and interior of truck and trailer clean and orderly at all times to ensure positive Company brand representation
• Other duties as necessary.

 

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Each driver must have a Commercial Driver's License and other appropriate endorsements and state requirements to be carried in truck cab while driver is in service.
• Each driver must qualify physically, and obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate, under the requirements of 49 CFR, Section 391 43-49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

 

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• 2 years of verifiable over-the-road driving experience.
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

 

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Be able to work any shift on any day(s), including layovers.
• Ability to hook, unhook and backup trailers when required.

• The ability to drive for up to 11 hours and work a total of 14 hours, while sitting for extended periods of time in a truck tractor.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and meet the qualifications in 49 CFR Section 391.11(b)(1) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 120 lbs.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language, in accordance with 49CFR Section 391.11(b)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• The ability to walk, bend, reach, push, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections required under 49 CFR Sections 396.11-15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing, vision and smell.
• Subject to cold and hot temperatures.

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS:  All offers of employment may be conditioned on receipt of a background check report and/or drug screen that is acceptable to Love's.

 

EEO STATEMENT: Love's Travel Stops Inc. and Its Affiliates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Function(s): Transportation

Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love's Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and remains entirely family owned and operated. With more than 300 locations in 40 states, Love's approximate growth rate is 20 stores per year. Love's has consistently ranked in the top 10 on Forbes' Magazine's annual listing of America's largest privately held companies. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love's commitment has remained the same: "Clean Places, Friendly Faces."