Overview
About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.
Responsibilities
- To comply, follow, and have knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that govern: including but not limited to the rules that pertain to Hours of Service, Fed Regulations, local and state laws, equipment related requirements, and loading of freight to comply with weight and position limitations.
- It is the driver’s responsibility to make check calls daily with their dispatcher.
- It is the driver’s responsibility to call customers and or brokers regarding information on the assignment assigned and or changes to arrival time.
- It is the driver’s responsibility to fax or email business expenses in daily (Lumpers, Tolls, Fuel, repairs, chains etc.) and bill of ladings and backhaul documents.
- Read maps and plan routes to find the most practical and time efficient route while avoiding truck-restricted routes and to plan fuel stops according to company policy.
- Read and understand road signs to avoid dangerous situations (i.e. low underpasses or impassable routes) and to avoid getting lost, having a late delivery, and/or running out of fuel.
- Plan ahead for financial expenditures and keep track of any job-related expenses (i.e. road tolls, unloading fees, tractor/trailer washes etc.)
- Manage time to prevent late pickups/deliveries.
- Complete paperwork daily for each load hauled, drivers logs (Hours of Service), payroll, expenses, fuel trip reports, driver trip report, and any other company required paperwork
- Communicate professionally with dispatchers, safety department, other Letica Freightlines departments/associates, other motorists, shippers, receivers, law enforcement personnel, and DOT officers but not limited too.
- Inspect cargo by climbing in and out of tractor and trailer as needed by utilizing the three-point contact method to support body weight.
- Re-stack cases of shifted product from 5 lbs to 15 lbs per case depending on the type of product as required.
- Operate a pallet jack to move product to the rear of the trailer.
- Secure load with load locks as needed.
- Operate a standard 10-speed transmission and a fully automatic transmission utilizing right hand to operate the gear selector.
- Pull the 5th wheel release, tandem axle releases and open/close trailer doors in all types of weather conditions.
- Adjust trailer pin height by turning the metal crank mounted on the trailer in order to move the landing gear upward and downward to position the trailer properly for hooking or disconnecting the tractor to the trailer.
- Sit for long periods of time up to, but not to exceed, 11 hours per shift followed by at least a 10 hour off duty/sleeper berth.
- Ability to adapt quickly according to the road conditions, environment, traffic patterns, weather conditions, and the demands of the job.
- Work weekends as needed.
Qualifications
- To posses and maintain a current Commercial Drivers License Class A (CDL A license).
- Required six months of over-the-road tractor/trailer experience
- Knowledge of the laws for driving under a CDL A license.
- Meet the physical qualifications and examination under 391.41 DOT reg.
- Experience and ability to drive a tractor with a 53 foot trailer to include maneuvering safely thru traffic and backing up to shipper/receiver.
- Ability to maintain and properly gauge speed when descending down mountains and or hills.
- Ability to operate a pallet jacket.
- Ability to pass a road test.
