Flatbed Driver - Full Benefits
Barber Trucking
Flatbed Driver Job in Arnot, PA
TITLE: Flatbed DriverSALARY: Percentage or CPM (Semi-local work); CPM (Regional work) REPORTS TO: DispatchDATE OF LAST REVISION: July 27, 2022SUMMARY: Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks to safely and efficiently deliver customer goods with exceptional customer relation skills ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plan the most direct route to ensure the most economical use of time and equipment Perform required pre and post-trip inspections per company policy and refer defects or repairs to maintenance.Communicate delays, early deliveries and your intentions to dispatch as soon as possible.Keep inside of equipment clean.Ensure load securement meets Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and company policy.Both electronic and paper logs must be kept current and shall be completed to Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.Contact dispatch before 0800, every day with available hours.Report via macro all status changes including but not limited to: arrival time at shipper/consignee, loaded/unloaded, and on detention or any problem getting loaded or unloaded.Arrive at consignee/shipper at appointed time or before 0900.Efficient tarping/un-tarping of loads as required by the customer.Maintain a neat and reasonable appearance.Paperwork shall be completed correctly and turned in by 0900 every Monday.Perform all duties using appropriate safety standards and in conformance to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, State/Local laws, and company policies.Perform all other duties as assigned by dispatch. COMPETENCIES: NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.Ability to safely perform load securement.Ability to safely drive a truck and trailer.Knowledge of how to use a Conestoga trailer correctly.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to work independently.Ability to perform manual tasks under varying weather condit