Job Description

CDL-A Truck Driver Description

1. Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions)

• Perform daily pre-trip inspections including but not limited to checking oil level, water level, fuel level and visually inspecting both the tractor and the trailer; required paperwork must be completed
• Inspect load in trailer to ensure it is properly loaded and is the correct load before leaving
• Hook up tractor to trailer, which includes backing under the trailer, raising landing gear, and hookup up air lines
• Drive in variety of climates and traffic
• Transport load via the most efficient route to proper destination while observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Verify count while truck is being unloaded; assist with unloading when necessary
• Handle shipping documents
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and DOT requirements
• Make pickups for return to BBP as dispatched
• Switch on the yard as necessary
• Maintain positive and productive communication with all relationships
• Must follow all company policies and procedures
• Must be trained on Box-Board Products, Inc. Employee Practices for AIB Compliance (a.k.a. Good Manufacturing Practices or G.M.P.’s); must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s)
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

CDL-A Truck Driver Qualifications

• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and DOT requirements
• Make pickups for return to BBP as dispatched
• Switch on the yard as necessary
• Maintain positive and productive communication with all relationships
• Must follow all company policies and procedures
• Must be trained on Box-Board Products, Inc. Employee Practices for AIB Compliance (a.k.a. Good Manufacturing Practices or G.M.P.’s); must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s)
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• 1. Raw or Finished Materials
• Bundles and bales of corrugated boxes; packaging materials of all types; pallets
  1.  Tools and Machines Used

• Tractor-Trailer; load locks; office equipment; cellular phone
  1.  Hazards
• Wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; dust; propane; vibration; moving mechanical parts; fuels, oils & general hazards associated with driving
  1. Supervisory Responsibilities  
• None

1.  Job Specification

• Meet DOT requirements
• 2 years verifiable OTR experience required; 3-5 years DOT-regulated experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must not have DUI/DWI or reckless driving on MVR
• Valid CDL required
• Must be knowledgeable of FMCSR
• Must be able to obtain a 2 year medical certificate
• Must complete BBP forklift certification course and maintain forklift license if selected to deliver to those customers that require this credential
• Must be able to read and understand English instructions; written and verbal
• Must be able to communicate with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Ability to frequently travel up/down a flight of stairs