CDL Class A Driver (Transport)

Spee-Dee Delivery Service•Duluth, MN

About The Position

The CDL Class A Driver (Transport) drives a tractor-trailer combination or straight truck to transport parcels between terminals. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, with a 5:00 PM start. The position pays $23.00–$27.00 per hour based on experience, plus a $5.00 shift premium for start times between 5:00 PM and 4:59 AM. An additional 10–15 hours of overtime is expected each week, paid at time and a half after 40 hours per week. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to CDL Class A drivers. The employer, Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc., is a family-owned and operated delivery company founded in 1978. Its business focuses on standard, next-day ground delivery. The company is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, employs over 1,800 people company-wide, and operates throughout the Midwest. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. The employer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and states that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class A driver's license and have a good driving record that meets company standards.
Be able to operate a manual transmission.
Possess or be able 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 up to 75 pounds and have a full range of motion, including grasping, standing, squatting, climbing stairs, and walking without limitations.
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 a pre-trip inspection to ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Submit pre-trip forms and complete mileage and maintenance forms.
Drive between terminals to transport parcels.
Maintain all certifications required by the DOT and company safety policies.
Wash the exterior of the tractor and equipment daily.
Assist other drivers with loading, delivery, or pickup as needed.