CDL Driver

US LBM•Franklin, NC

19d

About The Position

The CDL Driver I is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of materials to job sites and other locations. The role operates Class A or B commercial vehicles, delivers to active construction sites and completed-build locations, and may involve city deliveries and interstate travel. Drivers inspect and maintain trucks, organize and secure loads, verify orders, deliver and unload materials, record returned merchandise, and assist with loading and inventory tasks. The position also requires DOT-compliant inspections and driving logs, compliance with hours-of-service rules and permits, professional customer service, and maintaining a clean, ready-to-operate truck.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers.
Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials.
Class A CDL or Class B CDL license.
Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers, employees, and supervisors, verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
Maintain a current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
Proficiency with, or ability to learn, current technologies such as smartphones, GPS, and necessary business applications.
Ability to collaborate with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to support smooth operations and timely deliveries.
Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours-of-service compliance.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of CDL experience preferred.
For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions, a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification is preferred; maintain an active accredited certification for the equipment type (e.g., NCCCO, NCCER, CIC).

Responsibilities

Operate Class A or B commercial vehicles safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Deliver materials to active construction sites and completed-build locations; city-based deliveries and interstate travel may be required.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections and ensure vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.
Provide professional customer service, address customer needs, represent the company positively, and relay messages received at job sites.
Organize and secure loads and verify orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
Follow U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, safety guidelines, and applicable permit conditions.
Prepare and maintain accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods.
Deliver and unload materials accurately and safely.
Record merchandise returned by truck and help unload returned materials for credit, with proper documentation and handling.
Operate a truck-mounted forklift safely and efficiently to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
Maintain a clean and organized truck that is ready for operation.
Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in warehouse and production areas.
Perform other duties as assigned, comply with company policies and standards, and adhere to the company's workplace-safety commitment.