Linehaul Driver

Team drivers needed for run from Houston TX to Edmonton Alberta Canada. $0.90 per mile (split) plus $0.06 per mile quarterly safety bonus (split). 4600 miles per tractor and trailer combination or straight truck to transport cargo freight. May pick-up load unload and deliver cargo DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be vehicle to specified destination in accordance with company procedures and governmental regulations. Applies knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds and in difficult situations such as heavy traffic inclement weather or in tight loading/unloading dock areas. Maintains telephone or radio contact with dispatcher to receive pick-up or delivery and unloads trailer either individually or with assistance of dock workers with or without mechanical freight-handling equipment. Ensures that load is secure by using a variety of cargo straps tarps ropes chains lumber and other tools. May perform lifting pushing pulling and carrying of and unhooks trailers from tractor or from converter tractor or truck for defects before during and after trips and submits reports indication truck or tractor condition. Notes condition of various equipment items such as tires lights brakes fuel oil and water. Install and remove tire chains as required by weather that all shipping documents (manifest bills of lading delivery receipts hazardous material placarding etc.) required to move the shipment is available and all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures; and complies with all Federal State and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle. Maintains records as required including drivers logs vehicle inspections and other reports. Reports any and all safety hazards. Reports accidents (vehicular and/or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the on-duty and consistent attendance REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one to two years tractor-trailer driving experience or equivalent combination of education and SKILLS:Ability to read and interpret documents such as hazardous materials shipping regulations safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers customers and the general SKILLS:Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Must be able to conduct telephone ABILITY:Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:Must have current valid Commercial Drivers License (class A)must be able to obtainhazardous materials endorsement and may be required to obtain a doubles SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to work with DEMANDS:Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Must be able to sit stand or walk for extended periods. Must be able to reach overhead. Must be able to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls for extended periods. Must be able to stoop kneel crawl crouch or crawl to examine equipment and cargo. Must be able to install and remove 60 pound tire chains as required by weather conditions. Must be able to push or pull freight up to 4000 pounds with the use of a pallet jack. May be required to reposition (push or pull) a 3500 pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee also may work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.