CDL Class A Driver at Horizon Goodwill Industries in Hagerstown, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The CDL Class A Driver is responsible for the movement of customer paid freight loads through the Good Freight Program.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately maintains ELD logs through the Drivers App to include work/rest periods.




• Maintain accurate records and documentation of hours worked, miles driven, and expenses.




• Comply with DOT Rules and Regulations (size, weight, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.




• Plan routes and driving schedules, using GP technology to outline routes and determine the number of miles they can cover in a day.




• Transport goods and materials to and from manufacturing plants and distribution centers.




• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.




• Monitor time for load pickup and delivery to properly report detention time for billing purposes.




• Provide proof of delivery on BOL and maintain proper signatures and paper documentation when needed.




• Communicate with Broker Dispatchers on all pickups, arrivals, and departures.




• Maintain professional demeaner at all times while working with dispatchers, personnel at pickup and delivery locations.




• Perform truck safety inspections according to company policy and DOT regulations; reporting immediately any repairs that are needed.




• Report defects, accidents, or violations.




• Maintain a clean trailer and free of debris.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.




• CDL Class A License




• Ability to pass pre-hire screenings such as background or drug screenings.

Potential Career Paths:

• CDL Class A Lead Driver




• Associate Director of Logistics