CDL Class A Truck Driver

Kilwins Columbus•Petoskey, MI

23h•$28 - $32

About The Position

Kilwins is hiring a Class A CDL Truck Driver based in the Petoskey, Michigan, area to deliver products from its Petoskey Distribution Center to franchise and company-owned stores. Route details will be determined. Deliveries may cover multiple states and may include transfer routes to distribution centers in Youngstown, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; or Florida. The role includes overnight travel Sunday or Monday through Thursday or Friday, with weekends at home. Drivers receive lodging and meal allowances during overnight travel. The work combines driving, loading and unloading merchandise, customer service, and direct interaction with store teams and franchise owners. Drivers are expected to represent Kilwins professionally and help ensure products arrive safely, on time, and in excellent condition.

Requirements

CDL Class A license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read maps and determine suitable routes based on road and weather conditions.
Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
Mechanical aptitude to perform basic diagnosis of equipment or safety issues.
Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, repeatedly navigate stairs using a heavy hand cart, and safely load and unload merchandise.
Must wear steel-toed boots; company reimbursement is provided.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company CDL trucks to deliver Kilwins products to franchise and company stores.
Load and unload trailers, ensuring merchandise arrives in good condition at the correct location and at the scheduled time.
Plan efficient delivery routes using maps, routing tools, and electronic logging systems, adjusting for weather, traffic, and road conditions.
Schedule and coordinate pick-ups and drop-offs within and outside Michigan.
Communicate delivery timing with store teams.
Maintain DOT and FMCSA compliance, including electronic logs and required documentation.
Maintain truck and trailer paperwork, including inspection reports, logbooks, and receipts.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Review loads with the shipping and receiving department before departure.
Report damaged items, delivery issues, or discrepancies to the Logistics Manager.
Operate electric pallet jacks, lift gates, forklifts, hand carts, and other material-handling equipment.
Represent Kilwins by demonstrating its Core Values, Core Purpose, Core Operating Standards, and Brand Promise.