Lead Driver- CLASS A CDL

Lead Class A Truck Driver

Tricont Trucking is currently seeking a Lead Class A Truck Driver to join our Distribution Center ("DC"). The Lead Class A Truck Driver plays a vital role in ensuring the company's continued success. This position requires a person to be dependable, focused on safety and requires a person be flexible and cooperative. The Lead CDL Driver should have all the skills of a CDL Driver and possess the ability to successfully driver, train, and mentor CDL Drivers. Schedule: 7am-5pm Kansas City - $1700 to $1900 per week, average 45 hours/week At Tricont Trucking We Expect Results!

Responsibilities:

Meet with the Regional Transportation Manager, dispatch supervisor, and other members of the DC Operations Team to understand the expectations of the Lead Driver position. Become familiar the DC routes, processes and policies Do ride along with drivers and learn the various routes. Continue expanding the assigned duties to include driver ride along, paperwork process for DOT, etc. Identify the Terminals strengths, weaknesses and opportunities Responsible for assigning drivers to loads Responsible for assigning Trucks/Trailers to Dispatch Dispatching throughout the day Scheduling Driver including PTO scheduling Monitoring Elog, HOS, DVIR, vehicle inspections for accuracy Monitoring Elog system for unidentified driving and safety alerts Safety Ride-A-Longs/Pre-Post Trip Observations Maintain All Equipment/Rentals Schedule PM/Maintenance through venders Work with Regional and Fleet manager through PO issuing Enter Payroll into the TMS system Review Payroll daily for accuracy Accident Reporting Monitor Quarterly Random Testing program Monitor Monthly Training Program Quarterly Safety Meetings Paperwork retention (Scanning to TMS) Hiring Company/Lease drivers Training new drivers Cover routes when needed Other Duties that apply

Qualifications:

Six (6) months to One (1) year Lead Driver or Supervisory experience overseeing a staff of drivers Class A CDL Driver's License Clean MVR Ability to pass the Tricont Trucking background check and a DOT physical including functional capacity exam and drug screen Ability to pass a criminal background check Demonstrated ability of dealing effectively and in a cooperative manner with personnel/departmental staff Knowledge of DOT Regulations Commitment to working as a team member for the benefit of the organization 2 years recent Class A driving experience; a minimum of 6 months to a year Lead Driver experience and/or related experience overseeing staff.

* **Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***