CDL Class A Driver

Ace Hardware•Kansas City, MO

1d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

HERE WE GROW AGAIN! Ace Hardware is coming to KC soon! We are opening a 1.5M sq. ft. facility to better serve our retailers and we are looking for experienced drivers. Ace Hardware is making a commitment to being the Safest Fleet in the Country and it starts with you! At Ace, “Helpful” is more than just a slogan— it’s at the core of everything we do . It guides the service we provide to our retailers and their communities , who are impacted daily by the quality of our operations and retail experience. We also take Helpful beyond our stores through our Ace Foundation, and its partnerships with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) and Habitat for Humanity, as well as through our employee-sponsored Ace Helpful Fund that provides emergency financial support to our own Ace team members in times of crisis. The spirit of Helpful can also be found within our values-driven company culture , in which team members live our W.E.L.I.G.H.T. Values every day to create a positive work environment for all. Within the Ace family, there’s always room for more Helpful, so join us today to be a part of what makes Ace the Helpful Place! Our Kansas City distribution center is looking for Professional Truck Drivers to make an impact and support our retailers with direct-to-store deliveries. Backed by a team of traffic and safety experts, Ace Drivers receive continuous support to ensure safety and efficiency when delivering product to Retailers and are one of the revered “Faces of Ace,” working independently to provide superior customer service and the Ace Helpful experience on and off the road. Safety is Our Number 1 Priority! With Safety as our number one priority, Ace is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and injury-free environment for all team members by supporting the latest and greatest safety programs and initiatives and practicing continuous improvement as new advancements become available. In addition, Ace Drivers are equipped with the industry-leading tools and equipment before hitting the road.

Requirements

Valid CDL with hazardous materials endorsement (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
Minimum of 1 year Class A tractor/trailer on-road driving experience preferred
Applicants with less than 1 year of experience may be considered and could qualify for an accelerated comprehensive training program
No suspensions, revocations, or convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years

Benefits

Weekly Pay (Additional pay for store deliveries, sleeper berths, backhauls, road closures, training)
Driver incentive program to boost income
Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay). Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire. Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state law. You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation
Driver Recognition Program
Company-paid HazMat Certification and DOT physicals
Employer sponsored uniform program
Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!
Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection