Driver Trainee
TranSouth Logistics specializes in trucking, deliveries and warehousing. Our distribution centers are located throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.
We are seeking qualified CDL A Graduates for our Driver Training Program.
Qualified candidates must have successfully graduated from a Truck Driving Program.
We will offer:
• 4 Weeks of OTR training with an experienced OTR Driver
• OTR Routes – Home Weekly
• Loads with light touch freight or no touch freight
• We offer newer equipment – 2017 or newer
• Trainees are offered medical benefits, dental benefits, paid holidays and vacation time
• Program starts on a monthly basis
Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive a tractor trailer.
• Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination.
• Pick-up loads and organizes goods in an ordered, logical manner.
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage.
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations.
• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with customers.
• Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely deliveries.
• Communicate with dispatch as needed.
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document.
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip.
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean.
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions.
• Comply with DOT regulations and make safety a priority at all times.
• Must pass a background check and DOT drug and alcohol test.
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented.
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful.
What we offer
• Full Benefits package including medical, dental and vison.
• Company 401k with company match.
• Paid Time Off in addition to 8 paid holidays.