Driver Liaison

TRUCK ASSIGNMENTS: Keep truck board in main office current. Assist with the shop manager to keep the master list on Teams current to show which drivers are assigned to each truck and which drivers are currently in which loaner truck. Also showing which spares are available. Letting drivers know which truck to get into for a spare, if the shop informs them that their truck is down. Communicating with the dispatch team letting everyone know when drivers have switched out of or switched back into their assigned trucks or spares, using Microsoft Teams. Have a rotating list for the truck wash service days. Let drivers know when and where to park their truck to be washed. Also, have the asphalt cleared for the truck wash service. Communicate the truck wash list to the service provider the day before wash days. TRUCK INSPECTIONS: When a truck leaves the shop, the liaison will QC the truck by reviewing the checklist provided by the mechanic(s) who worked on it. The Liaison will ensure that the truck is in good working order, pre-tripping the truck, cleaning it if needed, and test-driving if needed. Inform the assigned driver that their truck is ready. If it does pass inspection, they will communicate the issues with the shop for any other needed repairs or concerns. Monitor the FHWA inspection list on Truck Board in main office, and communicate with the shop regarding upcoming inspections that need to be completed. Provide the safety team with completed inspection reports provided by the shop. SCALING ISSUES: The driver liaison should know and understand how to properly scale out any combination of truck chassis setup at PCR. Assist drivers with scaling issues, training, and properly setting drop axles, utilizing the on-site scale at PCR with a knowledgeable understanding of local regulations and weight restrictions. DRIVING: Must have a current Class A CDL and medical card. Must have an acceptable MVR record and PSP record. The liaison will be part of the federal clearing house pool and will be required to test if their name is pulled. The liaison will have all of the same expectations that all PCR drivers have regarding equipment inspection, safe driving, and be able to pass a clean inspection at DOT inspection sites. Must have the ability to shuttle trucks to and from dealers or sublet shops. Sometimes you might be asked turn in loads for drivers if all other options have been exhausted by dispatch and CY. On rare occasions, the liaison might be required to run loads if there have been emergency callouts. The liaison on occasion will need to take a truck (or drive a company vehicle) to a driver that has broken down, put out of service, has a personal emergency or to help the driver to stay within their hours of service requirements. DRIVING SUPPORT: Make sure drivers know that if they have any issues regarding regulation questions, attitude, dispatch, shop, or safety issues they can reach out to the person in said position. The driver liaison is here to help support the drivers and advocate for them. The liaison should help drivers achieve their goals to be productive, safe, and courteous to others in our industry. Communicate to drives via text or our ELD system traffic hazards, accidents, or slow downs that happen. Communicate changes, updates, or important announcements from other departments. ONBOARDING ASSISTANCE: The driver liaison should assist with the onboarding of new drivers which includes coordinating with the shop manager about what truck the driver will be assigned, where the driver will park their personal vehicle during the day and who their trainer and dispatcher will be. Introducing drivers to processing, maintenance and CY departments during orientation yard/office tour to understand the workings of PCR, paperwork, maintenance and breakdown policies, and the procedures in the CY. The driver liaison will work directly with the Director of Safety regarding drive tests, scaling, and chassis training. Having detailed…

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