Box Truck Driver
About The Position
A Box Truck Driver safely operates a box truck to transport and deliver goods to customers, businesses, and designated locations. Deliveries may include service inside customers’ homes, ranging from front-door drop-off to white-glove service involving room-of-choice placement and product assembly. The driver loads and unloads cargo, completes required delivery documentation, and provides professional customer service. The role follows assigned local and regional routes and may include warehouse, material-handling, or loading duties. Employees are expected to follow applicable traffic laws, DOT regulations, company policies, and customer-site requirements, while reporting safety, vehicle, cargo, and regulatory concerns promptly. The operation runs seven days a week, with employees working five days per week on a rotating schedule. Overtime and flexible schedules may be required. The anticipated starting pay is $25.00 per hour; the final starting pay may vary based on market conditions, location, and other factors.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license (REAL ID) and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to read maps, use navigation tools, and maintain general geographic awareness.
- Ability to accurately complete delivery documentation and operational records.
- Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when required.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
- Must be able to pass federal background checks for access to military and government facilities.
- Ability to frequently enter and exit the vehicle and perform standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted and safely load, unload, and secure freight.
Nice To Haves
- Previous box truck, delivery, or commercial driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a box truck on assigned local and regional routes.
- Use basic hand tools and perform product assembly as needed.
- Pick up and deliver products, packages, equipment, or materials according to assigned routes and schedules.
- Load, unload, and secure cargo to prevent shifting, loss, or damage during transit.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety issues.
- Follow applicable traffic laws, DOT regulations, company policies, and customer-site requirements.
- Maintain accurate delivery records, receipts, inspection documents, and other required paperwork.
- Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, warehouse personnel, and leadership about deliveries, delays, route changes, and vehicle issues.
- Verify orders, freight condition, and delivery quantities before completing deliveries.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional vehicle and work area.
- Assist with warehouse, material-handling, or loading duties when required.
- Comply with company safety policies, applicable DOT requirements, OSHA standards, TSA requirements where applicable, and customer-site safety rules.
- Immediately report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, equipment damage, cargo damage, and regulatory concerns.
- Perform additional responsibilities or support other operational areas based on business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
