Class A CDL Truck Driver - Longview Tx

Dollar General • Longview, TX

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About The Position

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

Drivers unload and reload rolltainers and freight at each stop, provide professional customer service, complete required paperwork, maintain legally required records, and ensure vehicle operation complies with applicable laws and regulations. Physical duties include handling rolltainers and freight, accessing and exiting the cab repeatedly, securing freight, and installing or removing tire chains. Work may involve severe weather and extended exposure to heat or cold, including inside dry van trailers, refrigerator freezers, and coolers.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Meet DOT medical, safety, and other standards, including any required drug/alcohol test.
• 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.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.
• Ability to push and pull rolltainers weighing between 600 and 1,200 pounds.
• Ability to manually release fifth-wheel levers and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling 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 conditions, including heat and cold.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls over the road safely, efficiently, and on time, following company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers off the trailer using a lift gate and placing them in store backrooms.
• Unload individual boxes or totes as required and place them in store backrooms.
• Reload return rolltainers and products onto the trailer and return them to the Distribution Center.
• Secure all freight and rolltainers at each stop before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain records required by state and federal laws and regulations.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.

What This Job Offers

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