Regional Class C Driver - Home Weekends at Kenco in MI

Job Description

About the Position
The Class C Driver will operate a straight truck in accordance with all DOT rules and regulations to transport product safely and legally from the Distribution Center and/or customer location(s) to required destination (s).
Functions

• Operates straight truck equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transport product safely and legally from the Distribution Centers to the Vendor’s destination.
  · Operates the straight truck to ensure that the product is delivered in a timely manner.
  · Understands the utilization of secure devices and straps, and monitors freight for secure devices and straps to ensure products are delivered to their final destination undamaged and in their original condition.
  · Required to follow company policy, participate in required trainings and keep truck clean.
  · Maintains driver’s daily logs, trip reports and other documents as required.
  · Responsible for performing a full pre-trip and post-trip inspections on tractor-trailer.
  · Immediately reports all instances of damaged product to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager.
  · Provide White Glove service at every delivery.
  · Communicates any delivery issues up line to the Transportation Supervisor/Manager
  · Keeps company equipment fueled, tidy, and in compliance with DOT and company inspection requirements.
  · Accountable for all assigned tools and equipment.
  · Maintain professional conduct and attitude towards other motorists who share the highway.
  · Conform to all DOT and OSHA regulations and state laws.
  · Perform any other reasonable request as directed by management.

Qualifications

• License classification that is required by state and DOT law.
• Minimum 1 year of straight truck driving experience within the past 7 years.
• Meet FMCSA and company requirements.
• Must pass full Background, Physical and Drug Screening.
• Clean driving records

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Job Requirements

Qualifications
· Minimum 1 years of straight truck driving experience within the past 7 years
Valid class C driver's license required
· Forklift experience preferred
· Meet FMCSA and company requirements
· Pass Background, Drug Screening and Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Competencies
· Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with high energy, and enthusiasm.
· Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
· Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
· Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
· Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Travel Requirements
· This position is expected to travel approximately 75% >or greater.
· A passport is not required but recommended.