Class A CDL Truck Driver - Montgomery Al

Dollar General • Montgomery, AL

17h

About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors, making multi-stop deliveries and returning freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center as required. Drivers safely operate vehicles for interstate and intrastate deliveries while complying with company policies and state and federal regulations. The role involves routine overnight travel for extended periods and availability to work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Meet all DOT-required standards, including medical and safety standards 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 the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling with 100 pounds of force at specified heights.
• 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 exposure to extreme temperatures in dry van trailers, refrigerator freezers, and coolers for extended periods.

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 compliance with Dollar General 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, unloading boxes or totes, reloading returns, and securing freight before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure vehicle operation complies with state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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