Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
flexible schedule
Job Description
This job opening is for a Transportation Specialist/Driver based in North Miami, Florida. The hiring company operates in the transportation and logistics industry, specializing in the safe and efficient delivery and pick-up of vehicles. This role is essential for maintaining the flow of operations by ensuring vehicles are transported reliably between locations while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards. The company is looking to fill one opening for this position, which involves significant travel both interstate and locally. Given the nature of the job, candidates must hold an active Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and maintain a clean driving record, reflecting the importance the company places on safety and professionalism.
The position of Transportation Specialist requires a combination of skilled driving, route planning, vehicle handling, and basic mechanical knowledge to support the logistics team. The incumbent will be entrusted with the pick-up and delivery of vehicles, managing schedules that involve complex routes spanning different states. This ensures that client demands are met promptly and vehicles are transported under optimal conditions.
The role involves maneuvering large trucks into precise loading or unloading positions, collaborating with the loading crew, and ensuring the vehicle and equipment are correctly aligned for safe cargo handling. The specialist must collect and verify delivery instructions daily, maintaining accurate logs concerning working hours and vehicle service, adhering strictly to state and federal regulations.
Reporting any vehicle defects, accidents, or traffic infractions is a critical responsibility, underscoring the company’s commitment to safety and compliance. The role also requires securing cargo effectively for transport, driving trucks to weigh stations for compliance, and obtaining necessary receipts or signatures to validate deliveries. Safety protocols for transporting vehicles must be followed meticulously.
Additionally, the Transportation Specialist is expected to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and prolong vehicle usability, such as topping up fluids and conducting minor repairs. Thorough inspection of trailers after unloading to ensure integrity and prevent damage claims is another task emphasizing attention to detail.
Navigation skills are essential; the specialist will read and interpret maps and use GPS or other navigation devices to plan or adjust routes in response to changing conditions to optimize fuel consumption. This underscores the company’s focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility.
The job also involves practical tasks such as loading and unloading trucks and assisting colleagues, indicating a teamwork-focused environment. Emergency roadside repairs may be required, highlighting the need for mechanical aptitude and readiness to handle unforeseen issues on the road.
In some instances, the specialist will work as part of a driving team, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. Overall, this role blends physical labor, skilled driving, and technical knowledge within a dynamic transportation setting, providing a fulfilling career path for those interested in logistics and vehicle transportation.
Employment is full-time with the expectation of flexible availability including weekends, aligning with operational demands. This position is ideal for driven individuals looking to leverage their CDL skills and contribute to a reputable company’s logistical success.
The position of Transportation Specialist requires a combination of skilled driving, route planning, vehicle handling, and basic mechanical knowledge to support the logistics team. The incumbent will be entrusted with the pick-up and delivery of vehicles, managing schedules that involve complex routes spanning different states. This ensures that client demands are met promptly and vehicles are transported under optimal conditions.
The role involves maneuvering large trucks into precise loading or unloading positions, collaborating with the loading crew, and ensuring the vehicle and equipment are correctly aligned for safe cargo handling. The specialist must collect and verify delivery instructions daily, maintaining accurate logs concerning working hours and vehicle service, adhering strictly to state and federal regulations.
Reporting any vehicle defects, accidents, or traffic infractions is a critical responsibility, underscoring the company’s commitment to safety and compliance. The role also requires securing cargo effectively for transport, driving trucks to weigh stations for compliance, and obtaining necessary receipts or signatures to validate deliveries. Safety protocols for transporting vehicles must be followed meticulously.
Additionally, the Transportation Specialist is expected to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and prolong vehicle usability, such as topping up fluids and conducting minor repairs. Thorough inspection of trailers after unloading to ensure integrity and prevent damage claims is another task emphasizing attention to detail.
Navigation skills are essential; the specialist will read and interpret maps and use GPS or other navigation devices to plan or adjust routes in response to changing conditions to optimize fuel consumption. This underscores the company’s focus on efficiency and environmental responsibility.
The job also involves practical tasks such as loading and unloading trucks and assisting colleagues, indicating a teamwork-focused environment. Emergency roadside repairs may be required, highlighting the need for mechanical aptitude and readiness to handle unforeseen issues on the road.
In some instances, the specialist will work as part of a driving team, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. Overall, this role blends physical labor, skilled driving, and technical knowledge within a dynamic transportation setting, providing a fulfilling career path for those interested in logistics and vehicle transportation.
Employment is full-time with the expectation of flexible availability including weekends, aligning with operational demands. This position is ideal for driven individuals looking to leverage their CDL skills and contribute to a reputable company’s logistical success.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Active and valid CDL
- Clean driving history
- Experience operating and loading/unloading flat-bed trucks
- Availability to work weekends as needed
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivated with good time management
- Proficiency with technology platforms used in the industry
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team
- Demonstrated safe driving record
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Must have and maintain an active and valid CDL and clean driving history
- Must be able to load/unload and operate a flat-bed truck with experience
- Must have an open schedule and be available on weekends as needed
- Must be able to communicate with field, regional and corporate management
- Must be a proven self-starter with strong time management skills
- Able to use industry related technology platforms
- Be able to work in a team environment
- Demonstrate safe driving skills
Job Duties
- Determine the needs for vehicle pick-up and/or deliveries route daily
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
- Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers
- Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state regulations
- Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered vehicles and collect payment for services when required
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting vehicles
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
- Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage
- Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes
- Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary
- Inspect loads, ensuring that cargo is secure
- Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs
- Collaborate with other drivers as part of a driving team on some trips
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption
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