Long Haul Driver - Tractor Trailer Driver

SUMMARY

Valid AZ/Class 1 license required. Drive cross border and various locations to deliver and/or pick up product. Move freight between terminal locations.  Fill out all required paperwork. Represent Erb Transport professionally and give the best customer service possible.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to drive safely in all types of road and weather conditions and temperatures.
• Responsible to deliver freight as per schedule and company policy.
• Responsible for any trip planning on long haul runs.
• If required to cross border into U.S. obtain a FAST card or have a valid Passport
• Communicate with dispatch according to department procedures regarding pickups, deliveries or inquires.
• Responsible for a required pre-trip inspection ensuring equipment is in safe working order.
• Communicate with shop when maintenance is required.
• Familiar with and carry out all required paperwork according to company policy.
• Familiar with and comply to all hours of service and any other regulations for all jurisdictions operated in.
• Responsible to ensure freight is properly identified / labelled.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of product in a safe, accurate and professional manner.
• Familiar with operations of The Erb Group and comply with company regulations.
• Responsible for the operation of the onboard telematic device which includes the electronic log and communication system for communication with dispatch. 
• Responsible to attend Driver Safety meetings.
• All other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year verifiable driving experience on AZ/Class 1 license required (excluding entry level positions).
• Meet the licensing requirements for the specific job opening.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and health survey.
• CVOR, Driver abstract and a copy of a drivers license must be provided at time of interview.
• Employment reference check will be completed.
• Criminal record check will be required.
• Required to pass pre-employment screening program (PSP).
• Required to pass FMCSA Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse results.
• Required to wear PPE (provided by The Erb Group).

WORKING CONDITIONS May vary from terminal to terminal, but primarily will be:

• The Erb Group is a 24/7 Operation, with runs departing daily.
• Departure times will vary and will be determined by H.O.S. regulations.
• There is no set end time on any given day and work can be up to and including the HOS regulations.
• Drivers can sign up for bid run when posted, if interested, and will be awarded on a seniority bases. Drivers not on a bid run will be considered an Open Board Driver
• Open board drivers are not assigned to a particular dedicated run. These drivers are assigned to runs as dispatched.

AZ International Hwy:

• Majority of work in Canada is Ontario/Quebec.
• Lower 48 States (primarily eastern seaboard for newly hired).
• Western and Eastern Canada (with a possible reload out of the U.S.).
• Certain terminals require you to be gone for a minimum of 10-14 days at a time.