Intermodal Local Driver

Intermodal Local Driver

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• Location 2928-B Greens Rd, Suite 400/425, Houston, TX, 77032, United States

• Base Pay $24.00 - $26.00 / Hour

• Employee Type Hourly Full Time

• Required Degree High school

• Minimum Experience 2 Years

Description

Pinnacle Logistics is a leading provider of surface transportation, supply chain management, and related logistics services. We manage the shipments to and from over 40 freight terminals every day.

Shift: = day shift, Monday thru Friday

*Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely operating a tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws with regard to run times and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations

• Maintain records required with compliance with local, state and federal regulations

• Ensure security of equipment and cargo

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer prior to each trip and at the end of each trip

• Promptly report all maintenance problems to Fleet Services and/or supervision

• Verify AWB numbers and piece counts versus paperwork given and report any discrepancies to your supervisor.

• Required to use in-cab technology, to include electronic logs and tablets.

• May be required to drive different schedules and work the dock based on business needs

• Provide professional and courteous service to our customers and the general public

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Must have a Twic Cards

• Must be owner operated (Own their own truck)

• Must have 6months of intermodal experience.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background

• 21 years of age required per FMCSA regulations (2-year driving experience required)

• Local P&D willing to unload appliance trailers and touch freight to unload with Pallet jack and appliance dolly .

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

• 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 & produce valid medical card.

• Must be familiar with state motor vehicle laws and FMCSA rules and regulations

• Must pass a road test

• Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct

• Must be able to interact well with others

• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check.

Experience:

• Intermodal: 1 year (Required)

• Driving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)

• TWIC Card (Required)