Drive for Rural King!
Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview:It's exciting at Rural King!We are looking for experienced drivers for our drop and hook regional routes.
Why are we successful? Great people work for us!Come join our fast-growing team!Apply at: www.ruralking.avatarfleet.com
Responsibilities:- Comply with DOT regulations
- Make safety a priority at all times
- Deliver and pickup freight in a safe and timely manner
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
- Input “macros” into our automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process
- Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
- Communicate with dispatch as needed regarding delivery times, delays, maintenance on equipment, accidents, etc.
Qualifications:- Must possess valid commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Minimum 1+ years proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred
- Must pass background check, DOT drug screen, and DOT physical
- Clean driving record with no moving violations within the past 13 months
- Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
- Hands on experience with common electronic log devices and software (GPS, Peoplenet, Qualcomm etc)
- Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
- Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
- Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations