** Class A Flatbed Driver**
**Job Category****:** Logistics **Requisition Number****:** CLASS02882 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
As a driver for Central States, you can expect good pay, excellent equipment and weekends at home with the family. We carefully schedule routes so there is less down time and more road time earning income. By joining the Central States fleet, youll become an employee owner and the face of a company you can be proud of to our customers.
**JOB SUMMARY**: This position is the face of our company and is expected to demonstrate our company values and mission statement at all times. Safety is the first priority to ensure we promote the home safe every time culture. This position is responsible for maintaining and operating company commercial vehicles in accordance with company and government regulations. The second priority is ensuring product is delivered to the customer on time, accurately, and without damage. This position is required to develop a working relationship with the customer that includes open communication of expected delivery times and problem resolution. As a driver for CSMI the employee owner will be required to work alone and self-manage their activities: a substantial portion of time spent at work. This position also requires strong problem solving skills, proper management of DOT regulations, and a strong drive for exceptional customer service.
**JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
* Inspects truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submits written/electronic report on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
* Maintains appearance of truck inside the cab at all times and outside when conditions permit.
* Applies knowledge of commercial driving and skills in maneuvering vehicle at varying speeds in difficult situations, such as heavy traffic, inclement weather or in tight loading dock areas.
* Promptly reports any delays due to breakdowns, weather, traffic conditions, or other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pick up or delivery of cargo.
* Reports all accidents involving driver or company equipment according to company policies.
* Professional represents the company and the trucking industry through responsible driving.
* Meets all Federal and State requirements for certification and licensing including current FMCSA medical certification, meets the requirements set forth by Section 391.41, or meets the company requirements for operating a Class 6 or below vehicle.
* Has satisfactory, verifiable experience and/or appropriate training in the transportation of freight.
* Must be able to travel within the company guidelines to all points within the United States.
* Meets all company requirements as outlined in the driver safety handbook.
* Completes any and all other tasks assigned by management for which the employee is qualified and physically able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
* Has a valid license to operate a motor vehicle.
* 21 years of age or older
* Must have the ability to perform simple mathematical calculations with the mental ability to handle receipts and read maps, road signs, logs, etc.
* Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, and inspection and maintenance.
* Must be available for scheduled and short notice scheduling to accommodate freight movements.
* Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
* Must satisfactorily pass a non DOT pre-employment drug test per company regulations.
* Must pass company assigned physical agility requirements.
* Must be able to spend at least 3 or 4 hours standing and short periods of the day walking on surfaces such as concrete, wood, or metal.
* Must be able to hook/unhook various vehicle combinations, manually lower and raise landing gear, operate the fifth wheel release lever, climb into and out of vehicles, fuel vehicles, and check engine oil and coolant levels.
* Drivers must be able to work indoors as well as outdoors in various temperatures and climates.
* Consistently exhibits and displays the companys values of Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.
+ Own It Commitment to customer, the company, and each other
+ Can Do Pursuing continuous improvement
+ Act in Love Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control
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