Class A CDL Truck Driver - Bowling Green Ky

Dollar General • Bowling Green, KY

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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, unloading and reloading freight and rolltainers, and returning freight or rolltainers to the Distribution Center as required. Drivers safely operate vehicles for interstate and intrastate deliveries, provide professional customer service, complete required paperwork, and comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations. The job requires routine overnight travel for extended periods and availability 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 standards, including medical and safety requirements and any required drug and 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; enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day; push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds; and occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to manually release fifth-wheel levers and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling with a force of 100 pounds at specified heights of 44 inches and 38 inches.
• Ability to work in severe weather conditions, including heat and cold, and possible extended exposure to extreme temperatures in dry van trailers or refrigerated areas.

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, following Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers via 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 necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure vehicle operation complies 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
• Education Level: High school or GED