Dedicated Long Haul Driver

SUMMARY: You are not just a number with us

$5,000 sign on bonus paid out at 6 months and 12 months.

As a dedicated long haul driver, you will safely transport goods and materials while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and providing quality customer service. Run your way fuel at your favorite places. Typically OTR Monday through Friday and home on weekends.

BENEFIT PACKAGE:

Per Diem of $25/Day
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K w/ Match
Vacation and PTO
Holiday Pay

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates tractor-trailer according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT regulations and turn in DVIR reports weekly to the organization.
Maintain DOT hours of service logs (electronic or manual as required).
Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of Lading, and other required paperwork and delivers documentation to shipping office after route completion.
Manage time to meet scheduled customer delivery appointments.
Ensure load integrity
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the organization, its customers, and broader community.
Requires regular attendance per scheduled work days
Performs other duties as directed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to safety regulations in accordance with FMCSA 391.11.
Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A with the necessary endorsements and meet the medical requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in 49 CFR. Have a good driving record.
23 years of age or older.
No moving violations or DOT reportable accidents in the last three years.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of general DOT regulations.
Ability to use, or learn to use equipment such as global positioning systems (GPS) i.e. XRS, and tools used to perform the job.
Willing to work in all weather conditions and adhere to all safety practices and company policies.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2 years OTR/Regional

SKILLS

Written and verbal communication - Ability to adjust communication style based on audience.
Time-Management - Trip planning and navigation.
Attention to detail - All aspects of motor vehicle operation and corresponding documentation.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Prolonged periods of sitting in a tractor cab.
Reaching with hands and arms/climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Routine travel across the country
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT UPPER LAKES FOODS

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best. The best products, best people, and best ideas.

CORE VALUES

Strong Work Ethic - We believe in the value of hard work, perseverance and consistency of character.
Positive Attitude - We believe in encouraging a flexible, agreeable and well-adjusted work existence that promotes successful outcomes.
Integrity - We believe in honesty, truthfulness and consistency of our actions.
Team Work - We believe that work done by several individuals combined insures excellence of quality, safety and service.
Professional Appearance - We believe in maintaining an appearance that promotes good hygiene, neatness and appropriate business dress.
Respectful Interaction - We believe in creating a workplace where employees are treated fairly in a safe and positive environment.

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin."

Equal Opportunity Employer
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