Class A CDL Truck Driver - Bessemer Al

Dollar General • Bessemer, AL

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About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role involves multi-stop store deliveries, returning freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center as required, and safely operating a vehicle for interstate and intrastate deliveries. Drivers are responsible for unloading and reloading freight at delivery locations, providing professional customer service, completing required paperwork, and complying with Dollar General policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Routine overnight travel for extended periods is required, and drivers must be available to work any day of the week.

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-required medical, safety, and other standards, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Available for routine overnight travel for extended periods.
• Available to work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday.
• Able to squat, crouch, and reach to handle freight; enter and exit the vehicle cab repeatedly; push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds; release fifth-wheel levers and tandem pins using the specified pulling forces; occasionally lift, carry, or move freight up to 50 pounds; install and remove tire chains; hook and unhook trailers; and secure freight.
• Able to work in severe weather and tolerate extreme heat and cold, including extended periods in dry van trailers or refrigerator freezers and coolers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight, store returns, and backhauls over the road safely, efficiently, and on time, following company policies and applicable regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers from the trailer using a lift gate, placing items in store backrooms, returning freight to the trailer, and securing loads before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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