Position Summary
The Truck Driver role provides service by delivering and unloading our products and/or equipment in accordance with company guidelines and DOT regulations, while maintaining safe work practices. This role reports to Shipping Manager or Plant Manager based on the location.
Accountabilities
- Delivery & Customer Service
- Cross-Training & Development
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver and unload Prinsco, Inc. products and/or equipment, within accordance with all Prinsco guidelines and DOT regulations, maintaining a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.
- Follow DOT 60/7 hours of service regulations and logbooks per DOT requirements.
- Conduct a pre-inspection DOT check of tractor and trailer daily, notifying dispatch of non- compliance.
- Conduct pre-inspection of loaded product, confirming product matches the Bill of Lading / delivery slip, and that there is not any visible damage or non-conformance.
- Confirm that conditions are safe for unloading and that product will not be damaged in the unloading process; if not, notify dispatch immediately before unloading.
- Document all products that were received on bills of lading, notifying dispatch of any differences.
- Clean the trailer daily, sweeping any dirt, rocks or debris off the trailer.
- Present yourself to customers in a clean appearance, polite and courteous manner promoting mission statement and Prinsco’s core values.
- Return empty trailers back to the yard as soon as possible so they can be reloaded for the next day or delivery.
- Pick up centers (cores) whenever possible.
- Conduct a post-delivery inspection of truck and trailer immediately upon return, documenting and informing dispatch of any defects or issues.
- Report any accidents, near misses or moving violations to dispatch immediately.
- Focus on cross-training, continuous learning and improvement.
- Participate and support the Continuous Improvement (CI) culture.
- Complete other duties as assigned.