Class E Van Route Driver

Skills/Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

Job Description:

Driver - represents Baton Rouge Cargo by promoting safety and customer service.

Will perform pickups/deliveries at outside vendors, including unloading and loading trucks, and must comply with all safety rules and procedures.

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Safely operate the appropriate class of vehicle assigned to complete deliveries, pickups, etc.

• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts. It is the driver's responsibility to know their start times.

• Maintain valid copies of Driver's License and must have this document to start every shift.

• Deliver product to customers at agreed-upon times. Safely unloads products while paying attention to the quality of the product and the requirements of the customer.

• Obtain proof of delivery/pickup from every single customer via paper or digital manifest including completion of all checklists/questionnaires.

• Fuel vehicle, schedule maintenance and cleaning, and perform trip inspections.

• Completes required DOT and company related paperwork.

• Perform any/all other tasks as assigned by management.

• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Operate all equipment per DOT and company rules. Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws.

• Communicate with dispatch personnel at regular intervals throughout the route every day, including an end-of-route check-in.

• Communicate with the Manager about equipment issues/needs.

• Communicate with the Manager about scheduling needs with at least 72 hours' notice so the Manager can adjust future planning.

• Upon return to the dock, the driver must label all freight coming off the route truck so the warehouse can process it as needed.

• May be required to operate lift trucks or other equipment supplied by the customer.

• Drivers must maintain their issued equipment. They will be liable for that equipment at the time of separation.

• No Phone Calls - If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the manager hiring for the position.*