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Description The Company: Founded in 1999, Specialty Herd Solutions is quickly growing, and we’d like you to grow with us. If you’re looking for a company that values its team members, provides a competitive compensation and benefit package, and appreciates the expertise you can bring to our company, join us! Responsibilities • Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle (tractor-trailer) combination, usually long distances, in and out of state, to transport and off-load proprietary products to customers or to storage sites in a safe, timely, accurate, and courteous manner. • Report all accidents, possible injuries, safety issues, driving citations and customer complaints to include service interruptions immediately to their supervisor. • Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous materials. • Maintain awareness of all Federal, State and Local regulations and always stay in compliance with these regulations. Report suspected regulatory violations or offenses to his/her appropriate manager. • Perform pre & post trip inspections to identify any maintenance action that may be required and acts appropriately if action is needed. • Operate all equipment per company and/or manufacturer guidelines to maximize equipment life cycle and minimize maintenance costs. • Perform offload procedures on varying types of trucks and trailers using hoses, pumps, fittings, and valves. • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the vehicles. • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. • Complete and submit reports as required by the DOT and/or company policy. • Utilize On Board Computer per instructions and makes every effort to ensure accuracy of data. • Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations. • Exercise care when using all safety accessories to include Remote Control Devices, On Board Computers and Audio/Visual Recording Devices, if so equipped. • Read bill of lading to determine assignment details. • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment services when required. • Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate. • Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading position and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned. • Troubleshoot system and perform basic repairs. • Maintain professional appearance/good personal hygiene and wear full uniform. • Help in other areas of the plant when needed. • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet business needs. Requirements Employment • Provide evidence of employment eligibility acceptable to state and federal standards. • Must be at least 21 years old. • Able to pass a background check and pre-employment exam, physical agility assessment, respiratory clearance physical, pulmonary function test, MVR and DOT drug screen. Education and Experience • Requires a high school diploma/GED. • Required two (2) years or more of commercial driving experience (Class A) and two (2) or more years of tanker experience. Certification • Have and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (Class A), in the state of residence, and a safe driving record meeting the company’s vehicle policy and insurability standards • Must have tanker and HAZMAT endorsements, doubles are preferred.