Local Delivery Driver
Freight Services, Inc.Currently Seeking: Full time, qualified driver to work directly for Freight Services, Inc. The driver will focus on providing excellent customer service while handling local pickups and deliveries. Pay range from $26.00 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience. Our clients are the leading innovators in the Life Sciences industry and take great pride in the role of research and medical advancement. Freight Services is looking for a Highly Motivated, Professional & Courteous Driver that possesses a Class B license and has local pick up and delivery experience. Our company thrives on serving our customers in a professional, friendly and timely manner. Freight Services’ number one goal is to make our customers feel at ease knowing their shipments are being handled with extreme care and professionalism. If you take pride in your work that will ensure our customer’s needs are met with the highest level of customer service, then we want you to drive for us! Freight Services, Inc. offers competitive pay, paid vacation days, excellent health insurance benefits and 401k matching. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Transport shipments to/from clients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner. · Plan daily schedules based on customer’s needs by reviewing daily paperwork, e.g. Manifests, Route Sheets. · Follow direct dispatch instructions based on client’s direct needs. · Maintain accurate driver logs and complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections. · Maintain accurate IFTA trip packs daily. · Follow all Company Operational Procedures and QC Standards. · Adhere to all safety requirements particular to the shipments, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. · Accurately Maintain Truck Shipments/Inventory. · Maintain the service and appearance of company leased trucks. · Communicate Constantly with Dispatch & Direct Managers on daily route stops, perceived challenges, and pro-active time off scheduling for personal needs. · Maintain a sense of urgency for all orders. Desired skills and Expertise: · Customer Service Experience required. · Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License. · Must have Android/Apple Smart Phone & possess skills to navigate our company web based shipment applications. (Training will be provided.) · Airfreight Experience required along with Understanding of airway bill completion, routing, & corresponding service levels. · Must have flexibility to be “on-call” when needed. · Must be willing to work in warehouse/load own truck periodically. · Must have good driving record as shown on current MVR, no moving violations or preventable accidents in the last 12 months. · Must have ability to read and comprehend Bill of Ladings & Shipment Documents. · Must have ability to write legibly. · Must have high school diploma or GED. · Must complete DOT acceptable application for employment. · Must successfully complete DOT required road test. · Must successfully complete DOT Drug Screen. · Must possess current DOT medical card. · Haz-Mat certification not required but is a plus. · Must have ability to take direction and comprehend instructions. · Must know and obey all traffic regulations. · Must have ability to work well with others and by yourself. · Must have ability to operate pallet jack/tugger and pass pallet jack test. · Must be able to travel out of state for company paid training when hired. · Must have flexibility to complete “Hot Shot” runs when needed with little to no notice. *We are an equal opportunity employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Job Type: Full-time **Important notice about this position - this position will require some evenings and weekends. Our company will give advance notice, if p…