Over The Road (Otr) Driver
Troutman, North Carolina, United States
My function as an Over the Road Driver is to operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, over long distances between company/customer facilities, terminals, yards or work sites in order to pick up, transport and deliver freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner. As part of this function, I may drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading or unloading at various locations under varied conditions. I conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of the equipment assigned as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the company. I inspect tractor and trailer for defects during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the tractor and trailer at the end of each trip; Safely operate tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned, with varying weights as allowed by law, under all types of climatic conditions, terrain, road conditions and traffic situations, in urban and rural settings, for extended periods of time, over long distances, either direct or by way of other intermediate points, in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as company policy. I frequently communicate with Dispatch/Operations, in person or by way of QUALCOMM or telephone, in order to advise of movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc. I perform work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedules; reporting highway safety hazards observed. I maintain a professional level of communication with persons whom I am in contact with as a company representative and sweep or wash out trailers, keep tractor in clean condition.