Local CDL Class A Driver

Fessenden Hall • West Caldwell, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fessenden Hall, a wholesale distributor of building materials, is seeking a CDL Class A Driver for an active, hands-on driving position. This role involves physically securing, transporting, and delivering specialty building materials to customers across Northern New Jersey & New York. The position combines professional driving skills with customer service and physical labor, offering a stable career with a family-owned company that has been in business since 1890.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with clean driving record and clean MVR
• Skilled at driving, backing, and parking large commercial vehicles in tight and congested spaces
• Minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience preferred
• Experience with route planning, GPS navigation, and map reading
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team
• High level of composure and ability to handle stressful situations calmly
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and remain physically active throughout extended shifts
• Physical stamina for loading, securing, and unloading materials multiple times per day
• Able to work in varying weather conditions while remaining alert and focused
• Mental focus and endurance during long driving shifts combined with manual labor

Responsibilities

• Physically handle and carefully secure building materials (laminates, plywood, solid surfaces) onto the truck, ensuring safe transport.
• Drive commercial vehicles to deliver materials from our warehouse to customer locations across Northern New Jersey & New York.
• Work directly with customers at delivery sites, assisting with unloading and ensuring materials arrive in perfect condition.
• Perform thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, verify cargo is properly secured, and maintain accurate logs of vehicle repair status and working hours.
• Follow all safety procedures for cargo transport, adhere to traffic laws, and maintain compliance with DOT regulations.
• Plan daily routes efficiently using GPS navigation and mapping tools; adapt to traffic and delivery conditions in real time.

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical benefits - company covers 80% of premium and entire deductible (up to $4,000 individual or $8,000 family) via HRA, making effective deductible $0.
• Out-of-pocket max is $6,550; above that, insurance pays 100%.
• Fully employer-paid coverage for dental, vision, life, AD&D (1x salary to $50,000), short-term disability, and long-term disability (60% income replacement to age 65).
• 401(k) with auto-enrollment, discretionary company contributions, and full vesting after three years of service.
• Paid time off and nine paid holidays.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential and free, for you and your household.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees