Regional Driver

Reports to: Director of Distribution

Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective 

• The Regional Driver will be responsible for transporting of food grade quality goods safely from pick up to delivery destination within a specific region. Regional Driver is responsible for planning, and coordinating with dispatchers for pick up’s and deliveries. Regional Driver often requires several consecutive days of travel, including overnight stays. Regional Driver will work with both Dispatch Manager and Transportation manager for loads and maintenance. 

Essential Functions

• Drive company provided equipment as assigned on a regular basis
• Know, understand and comply with all local, and regional traffic laws
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all FMCSA and DOT regulations
• Understand and comply with ELD logs and ensure compliance at all times
• Assist in unloading and loading when allowed
• Communicate with shippers and receivers in a professional manner 
• Report all accidents, incidents or cargo issue according to department policies
• Represent the company in professional manner and follow all policies and procedures
• Promote the department vision of Safety, Service and Efficiency
• Identify and report all maintenance issues as well as provide updates on reoccurring maintenance issues
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Communicate and Work as a Team Member to complete all tasks
• Communicate with employees and customers through written, oral and face-to-face interactions
• Assist other team members in completion of work 
• Adhere to all safety standards
• Fill in on over the road trips when required
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to speak professionally to varies people.   
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.

Supervisory Responsibility

none

Work Environment

The worker is frequently subject to outside environmental conditions: Exposed to changing weather conditions. The worker is subject to noise. The worker can be subject to cold and wet conditions. 

Physical Demands

The worker will be required to have a range of motion as follows:  

• Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks
• Often requires standing for sustained periods of time
• Occasionally requires stooping and reaching
• Occasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force
• Occasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting is required on an occasional basis
• Repetitive Motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers 
• Sitting for long periods of time

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-time position work varies depending on load availability

Expected Hours of Work: Varies 

Travel:

 Extensive regional travel required; some national travel as needed

Required Education and Experience:

• Valid Class A driver's license with clean driving record. 
• Proven safe driving record. 
• Excellent customer relations experience required for internal and external customers. 
• Results oriented and passionate about the company's business and product line-up.
• Personal integrity, honesty and leadership by example.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of Samsara ELD system preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years driving experience.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.