Forge - Class A CDL Driver
ConfidentialJob Title: CDL Driver Reports To: Senior Project Manager Job Overview : CDL Class A driver to haul finished cold-formed steel (CFS) exterior wall panels from our fabrication shop to active jobsites. The driver owns each load from securement at the shop to a safe, on-time handoff to the install crew. KPIs Successfully hauling cargo, avoiding at-fault accidents Timely delivery of cargo within known, predictable delays Duties : 1. Pre-trip and post-trip Inspect tractor, trailer and securement gear; complete the DVIR and report defects before leaving the yard. 2. Loading and securement Check the panel load list against the panels loaded, by panel ID and delivery sequence. Direct the loading crew so panels sit in install order, on dunnage, with weight balanced across the axles. Secure every load to FMCSA cargo securement rules and FORGE's standards; tarp when needed. 3. Driving Drive safely and defensively on local, regional and occasional overnight routes. Plan routes around bridge heights, weight limits and permit restrictions; re-check straps within the first 50 miles and at every stop. Keep accurate hours-of-service logs on the ELD. 4. Jobsite delivery Arrive inside the scheduled crane window; check in with the site superintendent or install lead. Stage the truck where the crane or forklift operator directs; release straps only when told it is safe. Stay clear of suspended loads; help the crew with tag lines only when trained and assigned. Get the delivery ticket signed and photograph the load before and after unloading. 5. Communication and records Tell dispatch about delays, damage, near misses or site problems right away. Turn in bills of lading, delivery tickets, fuel receipts and inspection reports daily. 6. Equipment care Keep the truck clean, fueled and organized; return racks, dunnage and straps to the shop. Tools, Equipment & Support FORGE supplies everything below. The driver is responsible for inspecting it, keeping it on the truck, and reporting anything worn, damaged or missing before the next run. Vehicle & Trailer Item Driver's responsibility Class 8 tractor Pre-trip and post-trip inspection, DVIR every day Flatbed or step deck trailer Check deck, tires, lights, brakes, landing gear, stake pockets and rub rail Panel racks / A-frames (when used) Confirm racks are pinned, undamaged and rated for the load Fire extinguisher, triangles, spare fuses Present, charged and in date Cargo Securement Gear Item Use 4 in. ratchet straps Primary tie-downs for panel bundles and racks Chains and binders Heavy or rack-mounted loads, per securement plan Edge / corner protectors Stop straps cutting panels, sheathing and CFS studs Dunnage (blocking, 4x4s) Keep panels off the deck and allow forklift / crane access Tarps and bungees Protect sheathing and finishes from weather and road spray Oversize banners, flags, lights Wide or long loads, when a permit requires them Winch bar Tensioning and releasing winches Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Item When required Hard hat On every jobsite and in the shop yard during loading Hi-vis vest or shirt (ANSI Class 2 minimum) Outside the cab, at all times Safety-toe boots At all times on duty Cut-resistant gloves Handling straps, steel and panel edges Safety glasses Loading, unloading, strapping Rain gear and cold-weather gear As weather requires Fall protection (harness + lanyard) Any work on a deck or load where the site or FORGE policy requires it Technology & Paperwork Item Use ELD (electronic logging device) Hours-of-service logs Company phone / tablet Dispatch, GPS routing, delivery photos, site contact Bill of lading and panel load list Match panel IDs on the truck to the delivery ticket Permit book Registration, insurance, IFTA, oversize permits Delivery / damage report Signed at handoff; photos of any damage Support from FORGE Support What the driver gets Dispatch / logistics Daily route, load sequence, jobsite contact and crane window Shop loading crew Forklift or crane loading at t…