Class A CDL Truck Driver - Indianola Ms

Dollar General • Indianola, MS

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About The Position

Company drivers transport freight between Dollar General distribution centers, stores, and vendors. The role involves hauling and unloading multi-stop freight for Dollar General stores, returning freight as required, and transporting rolltainers back to the distribution center. Drivers safely operate vehicles on interstate and intrastate routes and complete deliveries in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Drivers handle store-delivery freight, store returns, and backhauls; unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each stop; provide professional customer service; complete required paperwork and records; and ensure vehicle operation complies with state and federal requirements. The position requires routine overnight travel for extended periods and availability to work any day of the week. Work may involve severe weather and extended exposure to hot or cold conditions, 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-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, and enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.
• Able to push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds.
• Able to access and manually release the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling with 100 pounds of force at heights of 44 inches and 38 inches.
• Able to occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
• Able to work in severe weather, including heat and cold.

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 state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers using a lift gate, placing freight in store backrooms, returning items to the distribution center, 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.
• 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