Class A CDL Truck Driver - Janesville Wi

Dollar General • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors, making multi-stop store deliveries and returning freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center as required. Drivers safely operate vehicles for interstate and intrastate deliveries and unload and reload freight at each stop. The role includes routine overnight travel for extended periods and work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday. Drivers must comply with Dollar General policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Six months of previous tractor/trailer driving experience.
• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Meet all DOT standards, including medical and safety requirements and any required drug/alcohol testing.
• Available for routine overnight travel for extended periods.
• Available to work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday.
• Ability to squat, crouch, and reach to handle freight, and to enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.
• Ability to push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds.
• Ability to access and manually release fifth-wheel levers and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulls with 100 pounds of force at heights of 44 inches and 38 inches.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
• Ability to work in severe weather, including heat and cold, and tolerate extended periods in dry van trailers or refrigerated trailers, freezers, and coolers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls over the road safely, efficiently, and on time, in accordance with company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers from the trailer via lift gate into store backrooms and unloading boxes or totes as required.
• Return rolltainers and products to the Distribution Center and secure freight at each stop before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records required by state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure vehicle operation complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED