Description Pinnacle Logistics is a leading provider of surface transportation, supply chain management, and related logistics services. We manage the shipments to and from over 40 freight terminals every day. *Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for safely operating a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws with regard to run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations
- Maintain records required with compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Ensure security of equipment and cargo
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer prior to each trip and at the end of each trip
- Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision
- Verify AWB numbers and piece counts versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.
- Required to use in-cab technology, to include electronic logs and tablets.
- May be required to drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs
- Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public
Paid Rate: $0.55 per mile/$26.00 per hourly
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Requirements - Must have a Twic Cards
- Must be owner operated (Own their own truck)
- Must have 6months of intermodal experience.
- High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background
- 21 years of age required per FMCSA regulations (2-year driving experience required)
- Local P&D willing to unload appliance trailers and touch freight to unload with Pallet jack and appliance dolly .
- Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
Experience:
- Intermodal: 1 year (Required)
- Driving: 2 years (Required)
- Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly
- Must be able to provide an acceptable MVR & produce valid medical card.
- Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations
- Must pass a road test
- Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct
- Must be able to interact well with others
- Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.