CDL A or CDL B Truck Driver
About The Position
The CDL Truck Driver safely operates a heavy or tractor-trailer truck with a refrigerated trailer while complying with applicable laws and regulations. The position is responsible for loading and verifying cargo, delivering and unloading shipments at customer locations in a timely manner, maintaining accurate activity logs, and completing vehicle inspections. Drivers report operational issues, safety concerns, or incidents to dispatch and maintain professional, courteous interactions with customers, team members, and the public. Employment with Kaps is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug screening. Applicants acknowledge and consent to these screenings by applying, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A or CDL-B).
- Clean driving record with no major moving violations in the past three years.
- No convictions or citations for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances in the past five years.
- Ability to assess and ensure the safe loading of cargo.
- Must pass and maintain a DOT physical examination and recertification every two years.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
- Dependable, respectful, energetic, and punctual.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year of experience operating a CDL-A or CDL-B articulated vehicle.
- Ability to handle physical workload and lift boxes consecutively, weighing up to 80 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Report to work on time and prepared to perform job responsibilities.
- Safely operate heavy or tractor-trailer trucks with refrigerated trailers in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Load cargo accurately and verify orders for completeness and accuracy.
- Deliver and unload cargo safely, reliably, and on time at customer locations.
- Take precautions to prevent injury, property damage, or loss of life to oneself, coworkers, and the public.
- Track and document activity logs accurately.
- Promptly report operational issues, safety concerns, or incidents to dispatch.
- Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to meet safety and operational standards.
- Maintain professional and courteous interactions with team members, customers, and the public.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
