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William M. Bird & Co., Inc.

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Dalton, GA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

TranSouth Logistics specializes in trucking, deliveries and warehousing. Our distribution centers are located throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.

We are seeking qualified CDL A Graduates for our Driver Training Program.

Qualified candidates must have successfully graduated from a Truck Driving Program.

We will offer:

•    4 Weeks of OTR training with an experienced OTR Driver

•    OTR Routes – Home Weekly

•    Loads with light touch freight or no touch freight  

•    We offer newer equipment – 2017 or newer

•    Trainees are offered medical benefits, dental benefits, paid holidays and vacation time

•    Program starts on a monthly basis 

Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities

•    Fully understand how to operate and safely drive a tractor trailer.

•    Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination.

•    Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner.

•    Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage.

•    Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations.

•    Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers.

•    Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries.

•    Communicate with dispatch as needed.

•    Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document.

•    Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip.

•    Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.

•    Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.

•    Adhere to company rules and regulations.

•    Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions.

•    Comply with DOT regulations and make safety a priority at all times.

•    Must pass a background check and DOT drug and alcohol test.

•    Alert, focused, and detail-oriented.

•    Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.

What we offer

•    Full Benefits package including medical, dental and vison.

•    Company 401k with company match.

•    Paid Time Off in addition to 8 paid holidays.