CDL Class A Driver

Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP•Beldon, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Driver safely and efficiently delivers customer orders along assigned local routes while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. Drivers follow scheduled routes that depart from and return to the same terminal each day, allowing them to be home daily. The role involves scanning, unloading, and delivering products to multiple customer locations while ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
Successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including drug testing, background check, and MVR review.
Possess a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate and meet all applicable DOT medical qualification requirements.
Strong knowledge of safe driving practices, DOT regulations, and commercial vehicle operations.
Ability to accurately scan, document, and verify products during deliveries.
Strong time management and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain assigned route schedules.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with dispatch and supervision.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Dependability and commitment to regular attendance and punctuality.
Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial motor vehicle and maintain the alertness necessary for safe driving.
Ability to frequently climb in and out of tractors and trailers and walk, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull.
Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver products and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting as required.
Ability to safely operate delivery equipment, perform vehicle inspections, use handheld scanning equipment, and unload and deliver products.
Ability to work in varying weather, lighting, and temperature-controlled conditions, including refrigerated and frozen storage areas.
Vision, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to safely operate a commercial vehicle and communicate effectively, consistent with applicable DOT standards.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of commercial driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class A commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
Deliver customer orders accurately and efficiently according to assigned route schedules, including multiple customer stops.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractors, trailers, and related equipment.
Accurately scan products in accordance with company procedures.
Unload products from trailers and transport them into designated customer storage areas.
Safely operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, liftgates, and other delivery equipment as required.
Inspect products for damage, verify delivery accuracy, and promptly report shortages, discrepancies, or damaged products.
Maintain accurate driver logs, delivery documentation, and other required records.
Provide professional and courteous customer service, address delivery concerns, and communicate issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, equipment issues, and safety hazards to the Transportation Supervisor.
Adhere to company safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
Work assigned schedules, including nighttime deliveries, weekends, and overtime as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.