JVC is a part of the Peterson Farms family of companies located out of Byron Center, MI. https://jvcenterprisesinc.com/
JVC/Peterson Farms Inc. is looking for drivers who want to maximize their DOT allotted hours of service. The qualified driver (with Class A CDL license and updated medical certificate) will be required to transport PFI produced freight throughout the United States while staying compliant with DOT regulations. Drivers considered for employment need to have experience with, or at least be open to operating an electronic logging device.
Responsibilities:
โขRepresent PFI/JVC in a way that is courteous and professional at all times
โขCommunicate with JVC dispatch regularly
โขPerform Daily Vehicle Inspection, on tractor and trailer, to determine safe operating condition prior to departure
โขTrailer pre-load; Pre-cool trailer to proper temperature, confirm product count, properly secure product in trailer, verify paperwork is correct before signing
โขOperate vehicle in compliance with company rules and all applicable state and federal regulations in accordance with accepted principles of safe driving
โขDeliver freight to consignees as required
โขWait patiently for backhaul information/instructions
โขPick up freight as required
โขLoad and unload freight as required (we compensate drivers for lumping)
โขPerform other related work as required
โขReport to Transportation Manager and/or Dispatch all moving violations, roadside inspections, and accidents including equipment damage and/or property damage, involving the driver or company equipment
โขProperly complete and turn in paperwork in compliance with state and federal regulations for each trip including: (DVIR, logs, signed BOLโs, PFTI trip sheet, receipts)
โขProper use and care of all equipment assigned to him/her for the performance of his/her duties.
โขReports promptly any delays that will affect pick up or delivery appointments.
Education:
โขHigh school graduate or equivalent preferred
Work Experience:
โข1-year continuous current driving record
โขVerifiable Previous 3-years Driving Employment History
Skills and Knowledge:
โขAbility to read, interpret and follow written job instructions
โขAbility to operate electronic logging device, or ability to learn
โขAbility to sit for extended periods of time in a truck tractor
โขAbility to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, squat, and climb, as necessary, to perform vehicle inspections
โขClass A CDL, (Good) Driving Record
โขDOT Qualifications
It is PFIโs policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees. Our policy is to select the person who is best qualified
for each position in our Company. No employee or applicant will be
discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, sexual orientation and gender identity, ancestry, height, weight,
marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, genetic information
or any other category protected by applicable laws with regard to
any terms or conditions of employment.