CDL Class A Delivery Truck Driver
About The Position
The CDL-A Driver drives a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes to deliver and/or unload food and food-related products safely, on time, and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers are responsible for ensuring customers receive their products in good condition and on schedule, while building relationships as a company representative. The position is based in Porter, Indiana, with four-day work weeks and dispatch times between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. The listed average annual salary is $80,000–$89,000. The posting also offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus subject to terms, free uniforms, and a safety boot allowance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
- Valid CDL-A.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Meet applicable state licensing and certification requirements.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
- Pass a post-offer drug test, criminal background check, and road test.
- Have a valid current DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new DOT Health Card.
- Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight during the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and interact professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, providing accurate and timely responses.
- Work as a team member and perform duties assigned to serve the company.
- Conduct required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues, hazards, and needed repairs.
- Follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies and guidelines.
- Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; count items and verify customer invoices against loaded products.
- Complete freight-related paperwork accurately and legibly.
- Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
- Drive assigned routes and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined schedule.
- Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
- Check items for damage, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
- Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
- Collect cash or checks when required; load customer returns and secure trailer doors.
- Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
- Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete the required paperwork; unload equipment and materials and remove trailer trash as required.
- Record hours of service daily and maintain logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
- Perform general housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean as required.
- Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Day 1 health and wellness benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) employer matching
- Education assistance
- Paid time off
- $10,000 sign-on bonus, terms apply
- Free uniforms
- Safety boot allowance
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Growth opportunities
- Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
