Professional Regional Driver

Description

Job Title: Professional Driver  

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Fleet Dispatch Manager/Driver Manager 

Position Type: Full Time  

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION is a a family owned company based out of Carlisle, PA with strong core values that has kept us dedicated to our employees and customers for over 30 years. Our Fleet and Warehouse operations are growing thanks to our outstanding employees  and customers.  Allen Distributions Fleet supports our growing warehouse operations along with our many dedicated customers in PA, NJ, MD, DE and VA.

WHY WORK FOR ALLEN?

1. Great Insurance coverage at a low cost for Health, Dental and Vision!
2. Start accruing Vacation and Personal time on day 1!
3. 401k and Profit sharing!
4. Paid for 6 Major Holidays after 90 days!
5. Paid day off for your Birthday after 1 year of service!'
6. Company Paid Short term disability!
7. Company Paid $30,000.00 Life Insurance! 
8. Company provided uniforms at NO COST to the employee!
9. Yearly Steel Toe Boot allowances! 
10. Flexible Scheduling!
11. Home Weekly! 
12. Growth Opportunities
13. Electronic Logs
14. Referral and Retention Bonus Programs!

Purpose of Position

1. To safely and efficiently transport customer product via tractor trailer
2. To contribute to the long-term success of the organization

Values and Business Practices

• Safety First – We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies
• We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships on all levels 
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”

Our expectation is that all employees, customers and vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.  

Flexibility

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points. 

Attitude

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn 

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.  

Initiative

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in department meetings. Display pride in your assigned truck and related equipment, is on time for loading and delivery appointments. Secures cargo appropriately to protect from damage and theft. 

Quality of Work 

Maintains high standards and safety despite pressing deadlines.   

Follows directions

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, Fleet Dispatch Manager, Driver Manager and Load Planner, etc.…

Communication

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor. 

Appearance

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position Competency

• Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.  
• A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers sit or stand for long periods of time.