CDL Wide Load

US LBM•Telford, PA

About The Position

The CDL Wide Load is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting wall panels, trusses, and other materials to job sites and other locations. The role requires a current Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license and may involve overnight trips requiring a hotel or truck-cab stay. Drivers perform vehicle inspections, maintain compliant driving logs, follow hours-of-service requirements, and may operate a roll-off trailer or other specialty equipment. This experienced-driver role requires advanced skills for maneuvering wide loads. The listed pay rate is $29.00 per hour. The position also supports warehouse and production operations by assisting with stocking and organizing inventory. PA Building Supply is a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials.
Class A CDL license required.
Class B CDL license required.
Maintain a current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
Ability to perform basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with customers, employees, and supervisors.
Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
Knowledge of safe lifting techniques.
Proficiency with, or ability to learn, 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 of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours-of-service compliance.
Comprehensive knowledge of wide-load safety regulations and procedures.
Ability to handle oversized loads safely, follow special permitting requirements, and coordinate with site personnel.
Knowledge of wide-load permits, routing regulations, and escort requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of CDL experience preferred.
Experience transporting wide loads or oversized freight preferred.
Experience operating roll-off trucks and other specialty trailers, including loading, unloading, and securing materials, preferred.

Responsibilities

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