Touch Freight Delivery Driver

Description Perform all pre-trip responsibilities to include:  checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, count items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded, move tractor to the loading dock to attach preloaded trailer, and perform "pre-trip safety check" inspection of truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
 
Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route.
 
Unload products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and place them in designated customer storage areas.
 
Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.  Collect money (cash or checks) where required.  Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns.
 
Perform all post-trip responsibilities to include:  unload damaged goods and customer returns and complete necessary paperwork; turn in all funds collected daily; perform safety check on the vehicle, unhook and secure trailer; park and secure tractor and hand truck; complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required.
 
Attend all required company meetings. 
 
 

Requirements Education/Training:   High School Diploma/GED preferred; however, must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.  Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).  Must have Commercial Drivers License (CDL), class A.  Must meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT)
 
Related Experience:   Minimum 2 years over the road commercial driving experience or 6 months of food or beverage delivery experience.   
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to use, or learn to use, all equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XATA, and tools used to perform the job.
Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
Must know/have ability to learn MSDS information regarding all material used within the scope of the work.
Must be able to apply tire chains.
Must be able to perform coupling procedures for the Tractor/Trailer.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
 
No relocation assistance.
Driver is dispatched from Norwich, CT Division.