Job: Line Haul Driver
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Posted: 08/12/2011
Job Type: Drivers
Jobing Description
Job Code: 1596-2
Division: Allentown
Location: ALLENTOWN, PA US
Travel Involved: 90-100%
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 6 pm - 6 am
Job Level: Experienced
Education: High School or equivalent
Skills: Transportation -> Driver - OTR Regional, Driver - OTR National
Category: Transportation,Transportation - Line Haul Driver
Position Summary:
* Drive diesel-powered tractor-trailer at night from terminal to terminal to transport and deliver general commodities, while applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle in difficult situations
* Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections
* Maintain driver log according to FMCSA regulations
* Communicate with Dispatch via Qualcomm system
* Will perform the functions of a Dockworker (drive propane-powered forklift or battery-operated pallet jack to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products to and from trailers and straight trucks into or out of the warehouse)
* Comply and adhere to FMC Safety Regulations
* Home weekends and once a week, usually mid-week
Requirements
* Class A CDL with Hazmat endorsement
* Minimum of 23 years of age
* 1 year of verifiable experience driving at night, or 3 years of verifiable experience driving during daylight and night hours combined
* No license suspensions (excluding non-moving violations) in the last 3 years
* No more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
* No unexplainable gaps in employment
* Ability to comply and adhere to FMC Safety Regulations
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