Transport Driver Job Description
Transport driver
provides all necessary shipment information to freight carrier and receive and record confirmation that carrier has accepted each shipment.
Transport Driver Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective transport driver job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included transport driver job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Operates semi-truck with one trailer according to Company policies and state/federal laws
Chocks rear wheels of truck and trailer before any unloading takes place
Performs daily safety inspection of vehicle and equipment
Prepares vehicles for the auction by ensuring they are moved and parked in their assigned areas
Drive vehicles through the lanes during auction day
Ensures vehicles are ready for the auction by numbering and ensuring vehicle is in working order, flagging, boosting, adding gas and filling tires
Carries out scheduled deliveries by routing as specified by TMS dispatchers
Performs miscellaneous assigned duties and works the hours necessary to complete hauling requirements
Must be safety conscious and ensure that vehicle is road-worthy by checking tires, fuel, lights, signals & brake
Must be able to driver vehicle through the auction lane on Sale Day
Transport Driver Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Transport Driver
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, LPG, TWIC, CDL, EVOC, DOT, EMT
Education for Transport Driver
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the transport driver job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Supervision, Education, Associates, Technical, Sociology, Psychology, Math, English, Truck Driving
Skills for Transport Driver
Desired skills for transport driver include:
Applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Cryogenic pumps
Hydraulic equipment and diesel engines
Industrial gases desired
Tanks
Transports
Experience with preventive maintenance procedures necessary to perform routine DOT inspections for tractors and trailers
FMCSR requirements
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Hazardous Material Shipping Documentation
On-board computers helpful
Desired experience for transport driver includes:
Able to demonstrate skill in safely and efficiently driving 6,000 lb
Great benefits (medical, dental…etc.), with health incentive program
3 weeks’ vacation + can buy a 4th week
Personal day program
High School Diploma or GED equivalent Pass Warehouse forklift test
Requires demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities and desire to handle materials safely, while driving, loading and unloading
Transport Driver Examples
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Transport Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of transport driver. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for transport driver
- Transport/Drive patients to and from medical facilities and/or home in a timely manner
- Utilize maps to locate hospitals, medical facilities, and patient home addresses
- Know and use Standard Codes in radio transmission
- Read maps, drive vehicles and accurately discern street signs and address numbers
- Operate wheelchair, hydraulic lift, wheelchair lift, and radio
- Manage disposable supplies, take care of durable equipment, and use time clock
- Operating vehicle(s)
- Must be capable of climbing up and down building stairways and ladders to perform the tasks required
- Must be capable of exerting necessary force to move equipment in the distribution process
- Mental and visual ability to identify rack and/or container labeling
Qualifications for transport driver
- Must have a Class A CDL with hazmat endorsements
- Must have a current DOT medical card
- Must have a 1 year fulltime verifiable tractor-trailer tanker experience
- No more than two moving violations in last 3 years
- Available on nights and/or weekends
- Must pass DOT Road Test
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Transport Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of transport driver. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for transport driver
- Utilize powered material handling equipment in a safe manner
- Loading and offloading of the truck at distribution centre and at branch locations
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the year with extensive travel up to 5 days away a week
- Perform product testing and shakeout as required on each load
- Transport Drivers will be driving day cabs and will be slip seating on a 24 hour basis
- Assume ownership of all transport related cost and productivity targets
- Coach safe and efficient driving techniques
- Develop effective relationships with internal business partners
- Operating a tractor-trailer vehicle, loading, unloading, reloading product
- Complete pre- and post-trip inspections, verify load and seal numbers
Qualifications for transport driver
- Minimum 2 years verifiable Tractor Trailer combination experience
- Prefer 3-5 years minimum experience in a food service/bread pick up and delivery industry
- Minimum 2 years verifiable Bulk Rig driving experience/5 years minimum OTR experience (Tractor Trailer or Transport vehicle)
- Must have a class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements on a manual and automatic transmission
- Must pass a background check and DOT physical and drug screen
- TWIC card– transportation worker identification card
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Transport Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a transport driver. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for transport driver
- Measure foundations and assure dimensional accuracy before set
- Remove plastic from units
- Install all rigging and all modules onto the foundation
- Raise all roofs and install gable end walls, panelized turn gables and prebuilt dormers with minimal fastening to keep in place
- Drill and bolt rim bands of lower level units at mating walls per plan specifications
- Make corrections to any plant defects as needed and approved by the Transportation Manage
- Drive the tanker truck to pick up asphalt at the refinery and deliver to area third party facilities
- Conduct Pre and Post Trip inspections to ensure proper operability and FMCSA requirements
- Be able to properly haul, load, and unload the asphalt product utilizing the required PPE and procedures
- Ability to work around the Asphalt product
Qualifications for transport driver
- Prefer experience from health care environment, mortuary or medical examiner’s office
- Pre-trip and post-trip transport inspection, ensuring the accuracy of delivered items, and the return of totes, pallets, food, to the manufacturing site as required
- Timely and accurate record keeping of trip sheets, DOT logs and all other documents necessary for compliance with DOT regulations
- Follow good manufacturing practices and food safety to assure delivery of safe, quality product
- Ability to operate a conventional tractor and trailer with a safe motor vehicle record
- Be at least 21 years of age for DOT covered position
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Transport Driver Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of transport driver. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for transport driver
- May climb ladders at some at facilities and or the truck during loading and unloading procedures
- Under no circumstance will driver haul anything but Asphalt unless directed and approved by the Director of Safety and PTI Operations
- Carries out scheduled deliveries by routing as specified by dispatchers
- Works a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, customers and the general public while following all safety policies, procedures and regulations.Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
- Inspect vehicle and all required parts/accessories to determine safe operating conditions prior to operation
- Prepare and/or review shipping documents to determine nature of load and any special hazards, and perform load securement
- Coordinate the cleanliness and maintenance of vehicles
- All Bridger employees are expected to work safely every day and be safety & environmental leaders
- 15 minute Start-Up
Qualifications for transport driver
- Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications
- Must obtain and maintain applicable license for the area of operation
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with CDC employees, customers, and vendors
- Good mathematical and recordkeeping skills
- Successful completion of post offer background checks, drug testing, DOT physical and motor vehicle/moving violations record check
- Willing and able to be on call, work early morning/late night hours, work over 40 hours when required, work a rotating shift – any day of the week including weekends and holidays, and agree to position coverage expectation
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a transport driver. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for transport driver
- May perform roadside repairs, such as installing light bulbs
- To comply with all local, state, county and federal laws set by the Department of Transportation, CCBCC's policies and procedures, participate in CCBCC's sponsored activities or programs designed to improve driver safety awareness
- Responsible to ensure vehicle is well-maintained (clean, gas, oil)
- Represent the company well and professionally at all times
- Liaison between Supply Chain internal and external customers
- May be asked to do special projects as needed and as time allows (ie
- May collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges
- May perform emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains
- Must possess CDL A with Hazmat and Airbrake endorsements
- Operate motor vehicles on and off the auction site for transport, pickup and delivery
Qualifications for transport driver
- This position requires two (2) years’ experience driving tractor-trailers including doubles, no accidents or points in last two years, clean Class A, M.V.R
- 1 Year Tanker Experience within the last 3 years, preferred not required
- Must have a current CDL license with hazardous materials endorsement
- Crude Oil transportation experience is preferred
- Experience with GPS system tools and electronic logging is preferred
- Experience with an onboard computer and communications software is preferred