CDL Class A Driver (LTL)

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•St Cloud, MN

About The Position

Spee Dee Delivery is hiring a full-time CDL Class A Driver (LTL) to drive a tractor-trailer combination or straight truck and deliver and pick up palletized freight and large shipments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 AM and continuing until the route is complete. The role is expected to involve 10–15 hours of overtime each week, paid at one and a half times the regular rate after 40 hours per week. Pay is $24.00–$30.75 per hour, based on experience. The posting also offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for CDL Class A drivers. The driver performs pre-trip inspections, completes mileage and maintenance paperwork, delivers freight and picks up shipments, verifies load documentation, and handles shipment payments and bills of lading as needed. The role also involves maintaining required DOT and company certifications, washing the exterior of the tractor and equipment daily, and assisting other drivers with loading, deliveries, or pickups. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license with a good driving record that meets company standards.
Be able to operate a manual transmission.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a doubles/triples endorsement.
Have good customer service and organizational skills.
Be able to work independently and make quick decisions.
Be able to pass a DOT physical.
Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Have full range of motion, including grasping, standing, squatting, climbing stairs, and walking.
Be able to work with freight that may include hazardous materials, perishable food and alcohol, firearms, ammunition, and live animals.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Submit pre-trip forms and complete mileage and maintenance forms.
Deliver palletized freight to customers in a timely manner and pick up freight from shippers.
Verify that all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.
Collect payment for shipments as necessary and return bills of lading to the office for billing.
Maintain all certifications required by DOT and company safety policies.
Wash the exterior of the tractor and equipment daily.
Assist other drivers with loading, deliveries, or pickups as needed.