Posted 4 weeks ago

CDL Driver – Class A

Company: Hassett Logistics
Category: TDL (Transportation, Distribution & Logistics)

 Bensenville

Type: Full Time

Hassett Logistics is seeking a CDL A Driver to join their team. This opportunity includes high standards of quality, safety and service and a willingness to learn the business. You will be responsible to drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver freight. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Salary: $23.50 per hour (Overtime as needed) Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Required to unload truck using a forklift and/or pallet jack.
  • Maintain a commercial drivers’ license. Develop new relationships for Hassett Logistics.
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods.
  • Read bills of lading to determine assignment details. Verify cargo against shipping papers.
  • Examine and report vehicle malfunctions, defects, accidents, traffic violations, required maintenance, or damage to the vehicles. Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order (pre- and post-check inspections).
  • Refuel and take vehicles in for maintenance.
  • Documenting/recording Information. Maintain driver log according to I.C.C. regulations.
  • Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
  • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods.
  • Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  • Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
  • Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
  • Secure cargo for transport, using cargo straps, cargo bars, stretch-wrap, blanket-wraps, etc.
  • Wrap goods using pads, packing paper, and containers, and secure loads to trailer walls, using straps.
  • Use local or regional geographical knowledge to determine vehicle routes. Read and interpret maps or use GPS enabled devices.
  • Operate equipment, such as cell phones, phone or tablet apps, e-mail, and truck cab computers.