New York Forwarding Services Inc. is looking for an experienced truck driver to join our team to perform local runs, no over the road (OTR) driving required. This is a full-time position, 75% Container Drayage movement to the port (utilizing company owned/maintained equipment, 5% short haul pick-ups and deliveries, generally less than a five hour driving radius, 20% light warehouse work as needed.

Responsibilities

·         Transport finished goods and repair parts utilizing company owned vehicles/maintained trucks and chassis to port and vendors.

·         Perform pre and post trip inspections of vehicles daily for mechanical and safety issues. Report immediately to immediate supervisor.

·         Efficiently plan routes to meet expected delivery schedules for safe and timely delivery and pick-up of goods.

·         Record Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving. Retain fuel and toll receipts.

·         Comply with truck driving rules and regulations, federal, state and local laws, DIMS, route designations, parking and break periods as well as company policies and procedures.

·         Ability to maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.

·         Collect appropriate delivery and pick-up paperwork and retain and turn into your immediate supervisor.

·         Communicate immediately to immediate supervisor when detained from delivery.

·         Possess a strong work ethic, a clean driving record, and the ability to handle physical workload.

·         Report defects, accidents or violations immediately to immediate supervisor.

Requirements

·         Current Class A CDL driver’s license

·         Proven and documented driving experience

·         Three (3) years verifiable CDL Class A experience. Current TWIC card holder

·         Current TWIC card holder a plus but ability to immediately procure upon employment

·         Hiring subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Pre-Employment Physical or minimum six (6) months remaining on medical card and drug screen.

·         Hazardous Material Endorsement required

·         Extensive knowledge of truck driving rules and regulations

·         No recent moving or driving violations

·         Adaptability and Resiliency to handle unexpected situations such as but not limited to traffic, weather conditions and business conditions.

·         Perform light warehouse work when required, forklift certification

Job Type

·         Full-time, 40 hours a week

·         Monday – Friday with some weekends as required based on business needs