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Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world and across all industries via air, ground, and ocean freight. A subsidiary of Estes Express lines with corporate located in Richmond, Virginia, EFW is uniquely backed by Estes Express Lines’ extensive line haul network providing EFW clients with a hybrid transportation network. The company has received industry awards, including Specialty Carrier of the Year and E-Commerce Delivery Carrier of the Year, and has been recognized by Global Trade Americas as a leading 3PL to watch.

We are proud to offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Job referral bonus program

The Driver, P&D is responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering freight locally. The Driver, P&D will verify dispatch instructions and verify load against shipping documents. This role will operate a tractor-trailer safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and the transportation of hazardous materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer before each trip and at the end of each trip.
• Verify vehicle documentation, including VIN # to ensure vehicle matches the description of the pickup/delivery request.
• Check gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions, ensure seal or lock on trailers, and inspects vehicle before and during trips to determine problems that may be occurring.
• Comply with all requirements for safe and legal transportation of hazardous materials.
• Will be required to operate all types of equipment to perform all safety functions, including, but not limited to, operating manual transmission, chaining tires, etc., and must be skilled and qualified to drive in all types of terrain, routes, and environmental conditions.
• Responsible for safely operating a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight following Company, Federal, State and Local laws concerning run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Must adhere to all FMCSA requirements of those holding a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Maintain records required with compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure security of equipment and cargo.
• Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision.
• Verify unit numbers versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.
• May be required to use in-cab technology, to include electronic logs and other items.
• May be required to drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs.
• As approved by Safety, will be allowed/needed to run over the road on occasion, as dictated by business needs.
• Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public.
• Will assist where needed based on business requirements: Dock work to include loading/unloading freight, Customer site loading/unloading freight.
• Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum of a High School Diploma.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to interact well with others.
• Must be 25 years of age and have a minimum of two years consecutive driving experience.
• Must be registered with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Must be able to drive a tractor-trailer for a period of time that will conform to FMCSA requirements.
• Must be capable of dropping/hooking and coupling trailers which involves cranking landing gear, pulling 5th wheel pin which takes approximately 65 lbs. of pressure; and maneuvering a trailer dolly.
• Must be able to provide an acceptable MVR.
• Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Must pass a road test.
• Must be able to operate all safety and operational functions of equipment, including, but not limited to, chaining tires, driving manual transmission vehicles, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret general business documents. Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence. Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment. Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• At this time, EFW will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
• EFW prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and a background check.
• EFW offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

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