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Job Description

Pinnacle Logistics is a leading provider of surface transportation, supply chain management, and related logistics services. We manage the shipments to and from over 40 freight terminals every day.

Shift: = day shift, Monday thru Friday

*Key Responsibilities

+ Responsible for safely operating a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws with regard to run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations

+ Maintain records required with compliance with local, state and federal regulations

+ Ensure security of equipment and cargo

+ Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer prior to each trip and at the end of each trip

+ Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision

+ Verify AWB numbers and piece counts versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.

+ Required to use in-cab technology, to include electronic logs and tablets.

+ May be required to drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs

+ Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public

Benefits:

+ Dental insurance

+ Health insurance

+ Vision insurance

Requirements

+ Must have a Twic Cards

+ Must be owner operated (Own their own truck)

+ Must have 6months of intermodal experience.

+ High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background

+ 21 years of age required per FMCSA regulations (2-year driving experience required)

+ Local P&D willing to unload appliance trailers and touch freight to unload with Pallet jack and appliance dolly .

+ Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

+ Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly

+ Must be able to provide an acceptable MVR & produce valid medical card.

+ Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations

+ Must pass a road test

+ Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct

+ Must be able to interact well with others

+ Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities

+ Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Experience:

+ Intermodal: 1 year (Required)

+ Driving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

+ CDL A (Required)

+ TWIC Card (Required)