Class A Driver

The role

This person will deliver freight over long distances across the country's road networks. They will perform route planning, truck maintenance, and freight supervision.

What you will do

• Delivering freight over long distances across the country's road networks.
• Planning routes efficiently and delivering freight on time.
• Performing prescribed truck inspections before departure.
• Documenting the freight's condition before departure and inventorying loads.
• Securing the freight in place and monitoring its safe distribution.
• Supervising the loading and unloading of freight and obtaining client signatures.
• Performing service checks on tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels, and minor repairs.
• Logging hours, distances, rest stops, fuel, repairs, and toll expenses.
• Communicating delays to dispatchers.
• Complying with federal and state trucking rules and regulations.

Required qualifications

• Applicable Commercial Driver's License (Class A CDL).
• Over 3 years of experience operating Dry Van and/or Yard Goat vehicles.
• A clean driving record.
• Sound knowledge of truck maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of route planning, using both road maps and GPS devices.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws that regulate the road freight transport industry.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Winter Driving experience is a must.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs.

Nice to have

• Certificate of Completion of a professional truck driving course preferred.
• Experience as a Long-Haul Truck Driver.
• Hazardous material DOT certification a big plus
• W.I.C. Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) preferred

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries.