Class A Driver

Inland Star Distribution Centers • Visalia, CA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, the Class A Driver is responsible for the safe and timely delivery of products to our customer's designated destination and return back to the warehouse. The ideal candidate will ensure that all deliveries are made efficiently and in compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. DIR Transportation was established in 2023 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland Star Distribution Centers, Inc., with the goal of providing clients with comprehensive transportation services that are both timely and cost-effective. For more than forty years, Inland Star Distribution Centers, Inc., based in Fresno, CA, has been providing quality supply chain solutions for packaged goods manufacturers. We are a third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in warehousing, transportation, and value-added solutions – all tailored to exceed client requirements and objectives. Inland Star designs, implements, and manages tailored solutions that shore up evolving client demands by focusing our methodologies to improve performance, reduce costs, and optimize return on capital. We deliver seamless supply chain performance for our clients by building strong partnerships, through vigilant stewardship of client interests, and by nurturing a culture of ownership within our organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Must be at least 23 years of age
• 2 years verifiable commercial driving experience.
• Valid California Commercial Driver's license.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Hazmat endorsement required.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Honesty, trustworthiness, and open-mindedness.
• Must perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer key performance indicators and the minimum standards established by the customer and ISDC and DIR Transportation leadership team.
• Demonstrate initiative in developing your job skills.
• Willingness to participate as a team member with selfless attitude.
• Proper endorsements to handle all product being delivered (i.e., hazardous, truck/trailer, doubles).
• Understand and pass all D.O.T. requirements.
• Ability to drive under different weather conditions.
• Able to back up from blind side as well as from regular positions.
• Able to secure and transport products.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and functions.
• Understand coupling and uncoupling of equipment.
• Experience with all required documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of delivery areas/cities within the state of California.
• Familiarity with GPS devices.

Nice To Haves

• Some college (preferred).
• 5 years verifiable commercial driving experience (preferred).
• Driving school certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Must understand and comply with all DOT regulations and have a valid California Commercial Driver's License with hazardous endorsement.
• Be courteous/professional with customers and always keep a clean and neat appearance.
• Must understand and comply with all policies and procedures as outlined in the DIR Transportation employee handbook.
• Maintain truck/trailer (vehicle) cleanliness inside and out.
• Learn how to operate a forklift and pass a test so as to assist loading and unloading of equipment and/or products with an electric pallet jack or manual jack.
• Unload delivery product and load pick up product at the specific location as necessary utilizing the equipment provided.
• Clearly communicates the needs of the customer so as to insure customer service excellence.
• Performs all work assigned by supervisor in an orderly/timely fashion.
• Must study and understand Emergency Response Guidebook.
• Must work in a safe manner and comply with all safety procedures/rules in place at Inland Star distribution centers and DIR Transportation.
• Must turn in all paperwork, including logs, equipment inspections, time records and delivery receipts at the end of each working day.
• Must attend all safety meetings and agree to learn and understand any or all new procedures.
• Inspect all equipment before each shift to make sure that there are no defaults in the equipment.
• Inspect all loads before leaving and bracing the product so as to avoid causing damage.
• Be willing to accept improvement and be involved in all new safety projects.
• Understand the importance of keeping current on all regulations.
• Willing to go overnights as needed to fulfill customer service needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan
• Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick leave
• Affordable, high-quality healthcare insurance starting at just $82 per month for an individual and $247 for a family.
• Clear path for career advancement.
• Promote from within whenever possible.
• Positive and inclusive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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