Hewitt's Express is currently recruiting for a Driver to join our Hewitt's Express Family Culture. Based on the level of freight available, this position may safely load and unload freight at a service center and deliver freight by tractor-trailer to company service centers or customer facilities/work sites. Successfully load and unload freight during scheduled pickup and drop-off time using a forklift or manually in a safe, efficient manner. Drivers are critical members of our Hewitt's Express Family; they help to accurately deliver our customer's freight and help keep our promises.

DRIVERS

• Operate a vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.

• Meet or exceed the medical standards of the U. S. Dept. of Transportation and satisfactorily pass a drug test and alcohol test.

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines. Use various loading techniques, such as loading tight or cross-loading.

• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.

• Utilize Dock Yard Management System to consistently monitor freight shipment locations throughout the service center.

• Read and interpret shipping labels. Familiarity with, and in some cases, ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.

• Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.

• Ensure the quality loading of all trailers.

• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope).

• Frequent contact with service center personnel; fast-pace and deadline oriented.

• Operates BLU/DYMS and any other computer/internal freight monitoring systems required.

• Available for around the clock shifts to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must have the ability to read, write, speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental abilities to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.

• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL-A) with hazardous materials and twin/triple trailer endorsements.

• Must have an acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Must have 12 months previous tractor-trailer driving experience and/or be a graduate of a State Certified, Licensed and Safety Department approved driving school, and/or have satisfactorily completed the Old Dominion Truck Driver Training program (ODTDT-8/88)

• Must have the ability to properly operate handheld mini-computer when required.

• Must have good oral communications skills.

• Must be able to follow instructions and take directions via two-way radio or by phone.

• Must have a working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.

• Must have knowledge of DOT regulations governing safe driving, hours of service, inspection and maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.

• Must be available for around-the-clock trips to accommodate freight movements and must be able to be away from home for extended periods of time.

• Must meet or exceed the medical standards of the U. S. Department of Transportation.

• Must satisfactorily pass a drug test.

• Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if applicable),

• Must satisfactorily pass the orientation/training program instructions by an Old Dominion qualified driver trainer.

• Must be at least 22 years old.

• Must have a working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.

• Must have a working knowledge of procedures surrounding all aspects of freight transportation.

• Must have knowledge of different loading techniques such as loading tight and cross-loading.

• Familiarity with, and in some cases ability, to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.

• Ability to utilize the dockyard management system permitting consistent monitoring of shipment locations as freight moves through the various terminals.