Heavy/Long Haul Driver

Remote

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CDL Drivers provide critical transportation of goods and people for businesses and public agencies. They work in a variety of industries, including transportation, manufacturing, automotive, public works, construction and service. Across all industries, commercial drivers must maintain a high standard of care on the road and follow the regulations and rules that govern their license. Commercially licensed drivers may work as owner-operators of large trucks, contracting with businesses to provide services. They may also work as employees of trucking companies or specific organizations that need regular delivery or transportation services.

What does a Heavy/Long Haul Driver do?

A CDL Driver, or commercial driver, transports goods or people on commercial vehicles, such as large trucks or buses. Their duties include loading and unloading cargo, maintaining their vehicles and completing paperwork related to delivery or driving.

Responsibilities

A Heavy/Long Haul Driver should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Heavy/Long Haul Driver should be able to execute:

Gathering, organizing and loading items for delivery in a way that protects goods and supports efficiency
Ensuring routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes or tire rotations, are performed in a timely manner on the delivery vehicle
Following traffic laws and driving in a safe, courteous manner
Logging miles, driving hours and other activities, especially as required to maintain compliance with federal and state laws
Managing fuel needs and ensuring vehicles are properly fueled
Navigating or managing routes via GPS and other in-field technology provided by the company

Required Skills

A competitive Heavy/Long Haul Driver will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

The appropriate commercial driver’s license — a Class A, B or C — depending on the driving needs your organization has
The appropriate commercial driver’s license endorsements, such as N if you require a driver to operate a tank vehicle, P if you require someone to operate a passenger-carrying vehicle or T if you require drivers to operate double or triple trailers
Completion of a truck driving certification program
Meeting minimum age qualifications, which many companies set at 18 or 21
The ability to lift and carry a certain amount of weight in keeping with your loading and unloading requirements
Strong navigation and problem-solving skills related to route management

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