Independent Owner Operators

Job Purpose:
Transports and delivers product or material by operating a tractor/trailer truck.

Duties:

• Determines condition of vehicle by inspecting vehicle before and after use; logging inspection; reporting requirements.

• Ensures correct loading of vehicle by loading product or material; directing material handlers.

• Delivers product or material to destination by identifying destination; selecting route; driving the vehicle.

• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment supplies; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Maintains safe vehicle and conditions and protects load by complying with organization policies and procedures and highway rules and regulations.

• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

• Maintains records by completing driver log; obtaining shipper and receiver authorizations; filing documents.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:
Energy Level, Deadline-Oriented, Dependability, Persistence, Time Management, Customer Focus, Safety Management, Equipment Maintenance, Scheduling, Map Reading, Reporting Skills