Local Driver Day Cab

Job Description

Job Description

Swift Straw II, Local Driver Day Cab, Clio, AL – Job Posting

Full Time – Exempt with benefits

About Swift Straw:

Swift Straw is a mid-size company with offices around the Southeast. The company was started in 2011 with a goal to change the pine straw industry forever. Since then, Swift Straw has grown multiple product lines to scale with the biggest retailers in the industry and has become the largest pine straw distributor in the United States. The firm has business units ranging from land acquisition to manufacturing, servicing customers from Texas to the Eastern Seaboard.

Job Description:

Swift Straw is looking for a Full-time local Class A driver home daily to transport pine straw throughout our network . The role will be based out of Swift Straw’s Clio, AL office.

As a local driver, you will be transporting pine straw on van trailers from the Clio location to various customers throughout FL/AL. Will require extensive backing experience. This role will report to the Swift Straw Dispatch Team, with a dedicated dispatcher. Position is Tuesday - Saturday.

Responsibilities:

• Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive accordingly in inclement weather.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including company Safe Driving and Accident Avoidance policies.
• Immediately report all safety incidents and near misses.
• Use Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) to maintain accurate Hours of Service logs, record pre and post-trip inspections.
• Use company systems to promptly and accurately log moves, record deliveries, and update load status.
• Use GPS and other routing systems to ensure on-time pickup and delivery schedules.
• Transport pine straw continuously throughout the company's Alabama and Florida service area.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining high energy and remaining in constant communication with Dispatch.

Pre-Hire Process and Requirements:

• Completion of Driver’s Application
• Review and Collection of Active and Valid CDL Class A License
• Review and Collection of Active Medical Card and Confirmation that the Medical Examiner Certifying the Medical Card is Registered in the FMCSA’s Nation Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
• Review of Current Motor Vehicle Records
• Review of Current Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query
• Review of Current Pre-Employment Screen (PSP) results
• Completion of Pre-Hire Drug Screen with Negative Results
• Enrollment in Active Random Drug & Alcohol Test Program

Additional Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to read and speak English enough to:
  • Converse with the general public;
  • Understand traffic signs and signals;
  • Respond to official questions;
  • Make legible entries on reports and records.
• Have only one valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license issued by one State or jurisdiction.
• Drive the vehicle safely.
• Pass a driver’s road test or equivalent.
• Is not disqualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle under the rules in 49 CFR 391.15.
• Be physically qualified and able to perform all duties of a driver.
• Flexibility to bend, kneel, twist, squat, stand, and climb as required
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of surrounding area

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits package
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life
• HSA account
• Weekly pay
• Potential for extra loads
• Dedicated maintenance team
• Paid Time Off
• Mobile ADP Profile

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative, but not completely inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Swift Straw is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct inquiries to Human Resources at [email protected]