Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $27.44
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Uniform allowance
Random drug testing program
Training and Development
Job Description
Ward is a prominent logistics and transportation company specializing in efficient and reliable freight services. Known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, Ward operates within the pallet and freight delivery industry, earning the reputation as the Pallet Experts. The company prides itself on maintaining a professional work environment that fosters team collaboration and emphasizes safety and quality service. Ward is currently expanding its workforce and accepting applications for future employment opportunities, specifically for the position of Non-CDL Straight Truck Driver. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to contribute to a well-established company with a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must possess a valid drivers license with no pattern of moving violations or accidents
- Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card
- Must pass a company road test
- Six months of verifiable straight truck driving experience preferred or 3 weeks (15 days) of local training required
- Must meet Federal requirement of being 19 years of age or older
- Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and hazardous materials transportation
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently
- Must be able to complete required paperwork and communicate via mobile communication systems
- Must have a desire to serve customers and support the Ward team
- Must meet company’s minimum qualified drivers requirements
- Must be able to work required hours
- Must wear steel-toed shoes/boots
- Must have a pleasing personality and cooperative attitude
- Must participate in random drug testing of all non-CDL employees
- Must be able to accurately read gauges and dials
- Must be able to enter and exit vehicle cab using footholds and handholds
- May be exposed to heat, cold, dust, irritants
- Must be able to carry up to 75 lbs occasionally, push and pull up to 70 lbs occasionally, lift up to 100 lbs
- Must be able to perform stooping, twisting, balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching below shoulder occasionally
- Must frequently reach shoulder or above and sit
- Must maintain a heavy physical demand level
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
- Ability to operate a straight truck safely
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to read and understand English
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to perform physical tasks associated with heavy work
- Ability to complete paperwork accurately
- Experience in freight handling preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Develop and maintain effective relationships between the company and the customer
- Perform pickup and delivery service on designated assignment within standards of the Ward productivity measurement systems
- When required, unload and load trailer, either with or without assistance of dockworkers, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment
- Properly perform tasks to assure safety and to prevent damage to cargo
- Ensure all shipment paperwork required to move with shipments are properly completed and accompany each shipment
- Reinforce marketing messages through daily conversations with customers
- Work to understand and support targeted growth plans
- Run assigned route in accordance with manifest/dispatch instructions ensuring key metrics and performance efficiencies
- Promote Ward's identity by wearing the professional uniform
- Provide customers with claim-free handling of their freight while performing pickup and delivery
- Support Ward's claim prevention process by reporting overage, shortage or damage at time of delivery
- Apply OSD labels when appropriate
- Maintain safe driving record
- Demonstrate safe, responsible driving
- Operate company vehicle safely in various conditions
- Perform pre-trip, enroute and post-trip inspections
- Keep tractor interior clean and orderly
- Ensure safe transport of hazardous material in compliance with federal regulations
- Promptly report all accidents and delays
- Submit all required paperwork timely
- Participate in random Non-CDL drug testing
- Maintain security of freight and equipment
- Offer dock supervisors feedback on delivery loading sequence
- Provide constant feedback to Dispatcher and/or Operations Manager
- Communicate customer concerns to Customer Service Coordinator and Territory Sales Manager
- Actively participate in driver meetings and sales huddles
- Regularly communicate with Dispatch about status of pickups, deliveries and delays
- Fully support all technologies and processes introduced by Ward
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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