Duties and responsibilities
- Operate a tractor-trailer safely and legally over assigned routes in all traffic and weather conditions
- Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections per FMCSA requirements and report mechanical defects immediately
- Manage driving hours using an electronic logging device (ELD) in compliance with FMCSA hours-of-service regulations
- Verify freight against shipping documents before departure and report discrepancies to dispatch
- Secure cargo using appropriate straps, chains, and blocking materials to prevent shifting during transit
- Navigate to delivery destinations via GPS and atlas, routing around low-clearance bridges, weight-restricted roads, and hazmat-prohibited tunnels
- Communicate regularly with dispatch about departure times, transit status, delivery completions, and any problems on the road
- Complete and submit all required paperwork including bills of lading, scale tickets, fuel receipts, and proof of delivery
- Fuel the vehicle at company-designated stops and maintain fuel card records accurately
- Cooperate with law enforcement roadside inspections and DOT weigh station procedures
