CDL Truck Drivers
Gross Vehicle Weight
road conditions
Drive vehicles
timely transport
transport goods
DOT regulations
shipment load
predetermined route
flatbed
assigned vehicle
delivery issues
delivery logs
contents
road reports
appropriate times
Check weather
livestock
HireQuest Direct is searching for CDL Truck Drivers at our office located in Wilmington NC. They must be able to transport different types of goods from distribution centers to customer locations using a truck. They are also required to perform inspections before and after a trip and unload cased products from trailer to customer facilities.
- Must have experience.
- Must have own transportation.
- Physically able to lift heavy objects as necessary.
- Professional appearance and personality.
- Positive Attitude.
- Team player who can work independently.
- Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle.
- Drive vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
- Pick-up and safely transport goods, livestock, etc. to the intended destination.
- Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury.
- Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries.
- Assist in mapping driving routes.
- Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery.
- Communicate with dispatch as needed.
- Confirm that the contents of each shipment load match the manifest document.
- Check weather conditions and road reports before departure.
- Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
- Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.).
- Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
- Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times.
- Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs.
- Track and report working hours.
- Adhere to company rules and regulations.
- Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions.
- Comply with ICC and DOT regulations.
- Make safety a priority at all times.
- Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip.