First Class Moving Systems is hiring: CDL Driver - Company Driver in Fort Lauder

Salary: $24 hr to $25 hr DOE

Job Description

Operate CDL Straight Truck under 26,000lbs GVW both Intra & Interstate.

Tasks:

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: 

• Operate and maneuver trucks weighing over 10,000 lbs. & under 26,000 lbs. GVW to transport and deliver household goods.
• Operate motor vehicles within the rules and regulations of the DOT for local, intrastate, and interstate household goods relocations.
• Operate a straight truck as needed to service local, intrastate, interstate, and international shipments, or to perform shuttle services for interstate loads.
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting household goods.
• Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
• Safely secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
• Immediately report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Maintain motor vehicles in proper working condition that meet or exceed DOT standards.
• Provide packing services when required.
• Protect customer’s homes from damage prior to the loading and unloading of shipments.
• Construct a descriptive written inventory of household goods being transported.
• Safely load household goods cargo for safe and secure transportation in trailer or straight truck.
• Safely secure shipment using straps and logistics bars.
• Obtain and submit weight tickets for each shipment transported.
• Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
• Contact customers to provide shipment updates and delivery windows.
• Maintain contact with Operations Manager /Fleet Manager to ensure proper routing and trip progress to meet multiple delivery windows.
• Maintain contact with Relocation Coordinators and booking agents to ensure all services are authorized and performed to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
• Minimize claims occurrences.
• Report to work with a flexible schedule.
• Follow uniform requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a driver for household goods relocations is a plus.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry, specifically household goods and logistics is a plus.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• A high level of organization and willingness to LEARN, as well as a team player attitude.
• Skills to communicate directly with customers, managers, agents, relocation coordinators and sales personnel.
• Ability to lift-up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Requirements

• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and must be insurable at a certain minimum coverage.
• A Class “A” Driver’s License is required to drive motor vehicles under 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Ace is a Drug Free Workplace. Must pass pre-employment, random, and DOT urinalysis drug test.
• Must have a current, or Obtain a Valid DOT Medical Card prior to employment.
• Must be qualified as a driver or must be able to obtain qualification as a driver.
• Must maintain an operating cell phone with service.
• Must have own means of transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to perform work in the United States.
• Must be able to clear access to Military Installations.