CDL Class A Local Driver
About The Position
GFI is hiring a full-time local driver based in Ashland, Virginia. The role involves driving assigned routes and delivering customer orders while complying with DOT/FMCSA and state regulations, as well as GFI procedures. Drivers perform pre-trip checks, maintain load temperatures, unload products at customer locations, verify deliveries, obtain signatures, and handle payments or delivery discrepancies when required. The position offers dedicated routes, consistent schedules, modern late-model trucks, and on-site 24/7 maintenance support. The posting describes the role as home daily and says drivers are home two days a week, Saturday and Sunday.
Requirements
- Minimum one year of CDL Class A driving experience.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Valid CDL license, Class A or B depending on route requirements.
- TWIC card required.
- Refrigeration experience required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push or pull up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to ascend and descend a step up to 17 inches from the floor.
- Ability to climb up and down three rungs of a ladder, with the first rung 21 inches from the ground.
- Consistent, regular attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work scheduled shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to meet the position's scheduling requirements, which may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or travel.
- Consent to a pre-employment drug screen and completion of a background check.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-trip responsibilities, including checking route and account numbers, counting loaded items, and verifying customer invoices.
- Inspect the truck and trailer through the required DOT/FMCSA pre-trip safety check.
- Drive to and deliver customer orders in accordance with DOT/FMCSA and state regulations and GFI procedures and protocols.
- Maintain load temperatures according to load specifications.
- Unload products from the trailer using a hand truck or by hand and place them in designated customer storage areas.
- Verify delivered items with customers and obtain proper signatures.
- Collect cash or checks when required.
- Contact management for authorization when invoice discrepancies arise and communicate errors and returns.
Benefits
- Annual pay up to $68,000, based on experience, with guaranteed minimum salary.
- Monthly safety bonus up to $250.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Profit-sharing program.
- Up to 34 paid days off.
- Paid continuing education.
- Paid parental leave.
- Team member discount.
- Referral bonus.
- Accident insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Voluntary long-term and short-term disability.
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Modern, late-model trucks with XM Radio and Bluetooth.
- Dedicated routes and consistent schedules.
- Home daily; home two days a week, Saturday and Sunday.
- On-site, 24/7 maintenance support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
