About the Role
TForce Freight is seeking a reliable, safety, and customer-focused individual to join our logistics team as a Local Driver. This role is responsible for the safe operation of a tractor and trailer to deliver freight to customers accurately and on time, serving as the face of TForce Freight with a positive, helpful, and professional attitude.
Responsibilities
- Operate a commercial vehicle transporting goods to various locations safely and efficiently.
- Ensure all cargo is loaded and secured properly before departure.
- Provide excellent customer service by ensuring timely deliveries and handling any customer inquiries or concerns.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and report any maintenance needs.
- Adhere to all local, state and federal transportation regulations and safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate logs for driving hours, routes traveled and cargo conditions.
- Communicate with the dispatch management team regarding schedules, delays and any issues that may arise during transportation.
Requirements
- Impeccable customer service and dedication
- Valid class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in resident state
- Hazmat, tanker and doubles endorsements
- 21 years of age
- Meet all DOT and Company requirements
- Safety perform essential job functions without obvious risk of injury to self or co-workers
- Able to read, write and speak the English language
- U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Complete 10 year employment history on the application in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
Location
- Local
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- $30.50 - $34.65 per hour
- Starting Rate: $33.90/hr
Benefits
- Pension
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Excellent wages
- Excellent benefits
About the Company
- TForce Freight is a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier in North America, operating as a subsidiary of TFI International.
- TForce Freight provides transportation and logistics services for various types of shipments, including palletized and heavy LTL loads.
- With 178 plus service centers, services include regional, interregional, and long-haul transportation, as well as cross-border services and advanced tracking technology.
