Job Title:
Class A Truck Driver
Company: Cheema Transport Inc
Location: Kingsburg, CA
Created: 2024-04-20
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Full Job Description Cheema Transports, Inc. is a family-based company located in Kingsburg CA. The company is established in 2011, serving our great customers with excellence and bringing their goods in a safe and timely manner. We are seeking a dependable and organized Class A truck driver who possesses a great deal of physical and mental stamina who thrives working long hours on the road and can consistently ensure safe and accurate deliveries. Must be detail-oriented, efficient, and have a clean driving record. Class A Driver Requirements and Qualification: * High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
* Valid Class A driver's license required
* Current DMV printout within last 7 days
* Current medical certificate
* 1+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer and reefer unit preferred
* Clean driving record with no moving violations in the last 1 year
* Must pass a background check and drug test
* Skilled at driving, maneuvering, and parking large vehicles: 53' tractor-trailer, reefers
* Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
* Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
* ELD - Electronic Log Device experience
* Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful with an innate sense of direction
* High level of composure and good stress management
* Follow accident investigation and reporting procedures
* Keep commercial driving license up to date Class A Truck Driver Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Always make safety a priority
* Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
* Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
* Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
* Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
* Transport goods, etc. from the place of origin to assigned destination
* Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage
* Ensure timely deliveries
* Communicate with dispatch as needed
* Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
* Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
* Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
* Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
* Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
* Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
* Maintain driving logs according to the applicable rules
* Adhere to company policies and applicable federal and states rules and regulations
* Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions We Offer: * New model equipment
* Assigned power unit
* 100% No Touch Freight
* Pay by load or pay by the hour
* Additional pay for extra picks
* Bi-weekly pay
* W2 - Direct deposit
* Long Haul:
* Dedicated lanes available
* Main Lanes:
* Dallas, TX
* Kingsburg, Bakersfield, LA, & Stockton, CA Contact Information: * Job Types: Solo, Full-time, Part-time, On-call, etc., contact for inquiries
* Call: 1 (559) 634 - 9109 ext. 5 (Mon-Fri 8-3, Sat 8-11)
* Text: 1 (559) 202 - 0114 (Mon-Fri 8-3, Sat 8-11)
* After - hours Text: 1 (559) - 747 - 9363