Driver Responsibilities

·         Delivering a wide variety of items

·         Following delivery driving routes and time schedules

·         Loading, unloading, preparing, inspecting and operating the delivery vehicle

·         Complete logs and reports

·         Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance

·         Plan routes and meet delivery schedules

·         Comply with truck driving rules and regulations as well as with company policies and procedures

·         Manoeuvre trucks into loading or unloading positions

·         Collect and verify delivery instructions

·         Report defects, accidents or violations

·         Interact with customers in a professional manner

·         Maintains communication with management to be informed of any change of delivery, route or schedule

·         Informs management of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time

·         Drive vehicles to designated destinations for customer product deliveries.

·         Drive safely and deliver products within deadlines.

·         Analyse delivery address, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule.

·         Report any accidents or injuries to Supervisors immediately.

·         Load and unload products from trucks and trailers.

·         Perform vehicle inspection such as checking fluid level and tire pressure.

·         Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenances.

·         Follow local and state driving laws and road regulations.

·         Maintain the vehicle clean and safe.

Person Specification

·         Proven work experience as a truck driver

·         Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly

·         Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations