CLASS A CDL DRIVER

Indianapolis, IN
United States

YRC Freight

10000+ employees

We are the original LTL Experts. We delivering flexibility and reliability to your supply chain through our comprehensive North American coverage and broad portfolio of expedited and specialized LTL services.

Our name reflects our passion, our purpose and our commitment to regain our role as leaders in the industry; freight is our business and in our name. We will work to keep our promises to you with every shipment, every day.

-- YRC Freight reflects the Yellow Transportation (founded in 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) purchase of and subsequent merger with Roadway (founded in 1930 in Akron, Ohio).

-- YRC Freight is the leading transporter of industrial, commercial, and retail goods, specializing in solutions for businesses across North America through a full-service network, advanced information technologies and proactive customer service.

-- Global transportation and logistics solutions for import and export shipments are also available.

We are the original LTL Experts. We do it by delivering flexibility and reliability to your supply chain through our comprehensive North American coverage and broad portfolio of expedited and specialized LTL services.

Company Info

  • Subsidiary or Business Segment
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 1924
  • CEO is James Welch
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • $2 to $5 billion (USD) per year
  • Old Dominion Freight, XPO Logistics, ABF Freight
  • www.yrc.com

Job description

WE WILL BE HOLDING AN OPEN HOUSE FOR ROAD DRIVERS AND COMBINATION DRIVERS ON THE 13TH AND 15TH OF JUNE, FROM 9AM TO 5PM. WE WOULD LOVE A CHANCE TO SHARE WITH YOU ALL THE INFORMATION AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS RIGHT THEN ABOUT OUR YRC FAMILY! IF YOU ARE ABLE TO MAKE EITHER DAY SEND ME A RESPONSE WITH THE DAY AND TIME YOU THINK WILL WORK BEST FOR YOU!!!!! IF YOU CAN'T NAIL DOWN EXACT TIME, THAT'S OK TOO!! JUST GET THEIR AND START A CAREER WHERE OUR FIRST YEAR ROAD DRIVERS CAN MAKE ANY WHERE FROM 55K TO OVER 70K IN THEIR FIRST YEAR!!! THAT DOESN'T INCLUDE THE 20K WORTH OF BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! WE DO REQUIRE CLASS A CDL, WITH ALL ENDORSEMENTS!!! IF YOUR MISSING AN ENDORSEMENT OR TWO STILL COME IN WE CAN DISCUSS AND WORK THROUGH YOU GETTING THOSE COMPLETED!!!!!!  Address for OPEN HOUSE:  1818 South High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241. 

The Road Driver will drive trucks and trailers to safely and efficiently transport materials in liquid or packaged form to and from specified destinations. Operate commercial motor vehicles in urban, suburban, and rural areas to pick up and deliver freight. Load, unload and move materials at the customer location. For the most part our Road Drivers rarely touch any freight. Their may be a rare situation where it is required, but I would say VERY RARELY. As for Combination Drivers that is more of a hands on and you will more than likely be touching freight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Comply with all Company policies, local work and safety rules and federal, state and local regulations that govern the industry.
  2. Operate a tractor-trailer combination (single, double, or triple trailer combination) in urban, suburban, and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions between company facilities and various customers.
  3. Safe operation of equipment and on-time movement of shipments between company locations and customers, meeting established run times and schedules.
  4. Perform visual inspections of equipment as required by supervisors. Conduct minor repairs of commercial motor vehicles when instructed to perform such services at the direction of company management.
  5. Drop and hook trailer(s) and change the configuration of equipment as necessary. Connect air hoses and electrical lines, install and remove tire chains, and manually crank dolly wheels.
  6. When hauling hazardous material, verify the hazardous material product description, determine any discrepancies in the paperwork, and verify proper placarding.
  7. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Inspect the operating condition of the tractor and trailer(s) before and after the trip, and when stopped in route.
  8. Drive truck to transport materials in liquid or packaged form to and from specified destinations. Verify load against shipping papers. Drive truck to specified destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and roads in the area. Prepare receipt for load picked up. Collect payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  9. May maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations. May maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. May inspect truck equipment as supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water. May perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, and tire chains.
  10. Participate in training programs; maintain and update driving and safety skills and knowledge; keep CDL current with an endorsement for double/triple trailers and hazardous material.
  11. Perform duties in a manner that promotes superior customer service and professionalism within the Company and the industry.

COMPETENCIES

  1. Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
  2. Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions.
  3. Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
  4. Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
  5. Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
  6. Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
  7. Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. 21 or older.
  2. Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Hazardous Material ,Double/Triple, and Tanker Endorsements. Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle in adverse road, weather, and traffic conditions.
  3. One year of tractor-trailer driving experience or graduation from company approved training program.
  4. A current motor vehicle report (MVR) that represents a history of safe operation.
  5. Read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway and traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, read a bill of lading, and make accurate entries in the daily driving log.
  6. Able to follow posted safety rules and safe operating procedures to ensure proper techniques, such as lifting, are performed in the manner as which is described.
  7. Work various shifts and days of the week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Experience in the transportation industry.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time. The ability to frequently lift up to 10 lbs from floor to above waist and horizontally, and carry objects up to 50 feet. Occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. It is very seldom you may be asked to lift up to 100 lbs. Ability to push/pull up to 148 lbs for extensive periods of time. Ability to the couple and uncouple combinations vehicles, which requires the ability to repeatedly turn a crank and operate a release lever. Ability to climb ladders on the tractor and/or trailer(s) and frequently enter and exit vehicles. Ability to perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach over head; bend, crouch, squat, kneel and stoop for extensive periods of time. The ability to operate a forklift, dolly, hand truck, pallet truck, carts, and other equipment is necessary for loading and unloading freight.

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU OR HEARING FROM YOU!!!!! AND IN HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR CAREER AT YRC!!!!

STACY - YRC FREIGHT RECRUITER!!!

YRC Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans

Company Description

YRC Freight is a leading carrier in LTL freight in the country with around 300 terminals and over 22,000 strong.

Work location: Indianapolis, IN

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