Line Haul Driver Tacoma WA Job in Tacoma, Washington US
Line Haul Driver Tacoma WA
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Linehaul Driver JOB SUMMARY Safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicles in urban, suburban, and rural areas and in all weather conditions to transport freight. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Comply with all company policies, local work and safety rules, and federal, state and local regulations that govern the industry. 2. Operate a tractor-trailer combination (single, double, or triple trailer combination) in urban, suburban, and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions between company facilities and various customers. 3. Safe operation of equipment and on-time movement of shipments between company locations and customers, meeting established run times and schedules. 4. Take responsibility for reasonable and customary care for the security of equipment. 5. Receive and verify dispatch instructions; complete daily log and in/out sheet, and review paperwork for proper trailer placarding. 6. Drop and hook trailer(s) and change the configuration of equipment as necessary. 7. Connect air hoses and electrical lines, install and remove tire chains, and manually crank dolly wheels. 8. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Inspect the operating condition of the tractor and trailer(s) before and after trip, and when stopped enroute. 9. Conduct minor repairs of commercial motor vehicles when instructed to perform such services at the direction of company management. 10. Maintain records of all driving trips and mileage as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). 11. When hauling hazardous material, verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding. 12. Load and unload freight in varying weather conditions at company or customer facilities. 13. Participate in training programs; maintain and update driving and safety skills and knowledge; keep CDL current with endorsement for double/triple trailers and hazardous material. 14. Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the company and the industry.