CDL Driver

Gasser Chair Company•Youngstown, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the CDL Driver at Gasser Chair is to safely transport finished products, materials, and equipment using company box trucks and semi-trucks for local and over-the-road deliveries. This position is responsible for ensuring products are loaded, secured, transported, and delivered in a manner that protects product quality, meets customer delivery commitments, and complies with all applicable Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), state, and local requirements. The CDL Driver plays a key role in supporting customer satisfaction, on-time delivery performance, transportation safety, and the protection of company assets.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.
Current DOT medical certification and ability to meet all DOT/FMCSA qualification requirements.
Ability and willingness to complete local and over-the-road deliveries, including overnight travel as business needs require.
Knowledge of applicable DOT, FMCSA, state, and local transportation regulations.
Ability to inspect, load, secure, and unload products and materials safely.
Ability to read, understand, and complete bills of lading, delivery receipts, inspection reports, electronic logs, and other shipping documents.
Ability to use GPS/navigation systems, electronic logging devices, and mobile communication devices.
Strong attention to safety, detail, time management, and customer service.
Effective communication skills and ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating both box trucks and tractor-trailers preferred.
Experience using cargo securement equipment, pallet jacks, lift gates, and other delivery-related tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate company box trucks and semi-trucks to complete scheduled local and over-the-road deliveries.
Complete required pre-trip, post-trip, and periodic vehicle inspections; report vehicle, equipment, maintenance, or safety concerns to leadership.
Verify delivery loads against bills of lading, packing slips, delivery schedules, and other shipping documentation before departure.
Load, unload, secure, and protect finished products, materials, and equipment to prevent damage during transportation.
Deliver products safely, accurately, and on schedule while following customer site requirements and company delivery procedures.
Obtain delivery receipts, customer signatures, bills of lading, and other proof-of-delivery documentation; return completed records to the appropriate department.
Comply with all DOT, FMCSA, state, and local transportation regulations, including applicable hours-of-service, electronic logging, inspection, and licensing requirements.
Plan and manage assigned routes, fuel stops, delivery appointments, and rest periods to support efficient and timely deliveries.
Communicate professionally with customers, receiving personnel, and internal team members regarding delivery status, delays, damages, or other delivery-related concerns.
Immediately report accidents, traffic citations, cargo damage, vehicle damage, injuries, and other safety incidents in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional company vehicle and ensure delivery equipment is properly stored and maintained.
Assist with loading, unloading, shipping, warehouse, material-handling, and other department needs when not assigned to deliveries.
Perform all duties in accordance with established company safety policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe material-handling practices.