Commercial Truck Driver CDL Class A

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits•Orlando, FL

About The Position

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is hiring a Commercial Truck Driver to operate a company-owned truck from its Orlando warehouse to stores throughout Florida. Routes remain within Florida, with no interstate travel. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, a four-day workweek with three consecutive days off; drivers are home every night and every weekend. Additional on-call shifts may be needed. Most fleet trucks have manual transmissions, and applicants must be licensed to drive a manual vehicle. The role includes preparing and completing store deliveries, performing truck inspections, maintaining driver logs, assisting with unloading merchandise, and keeping the truck in clean, working condition. Drivers also perform general warehouse duties, including handling cases, maintaining productivity and cleanliness, and following safety protocols. ABC is a family-owned, growth-oriented organization and an equal-opportunity employer with an alcohol-free, drug-free workplace.

Requirements

At least 2 years of direct experience driving a Class A truck to transport merchandise to stores, or other truck-driving experience that correlates to the retail environment.
Current, valid CDL Class A license.
Certification to drive a manual vehicle as part of the Class A license; no exceptions.
FMCSA medical certification.
Positive motor vehicle report without infractions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Solid written communication skills for routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak clearly and effectively with team members, colleagues, and customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and address challenges or problems quickly and effectively.
At least 19 years of age.
Must pass drug and background checks before starting work.
Ability to speak and understand job-level English.
Positive teamwork attitude; reliable and trustworthy.
Ability to drive a truck and perform the physical motions involved.
Visual acuity, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; corrective lenses or glasses if required.
Ability to sit in a vehicle for extended periods while driving.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of product, reach with hands and arms, use hands to work with and feel product, and move the body to access products above or below body level.
Occasional sense of smell needed to identify damage that may not be visible.

Nice To Haves

Other job-related training and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Review the warehouse distribution schedule and plan efficient routes to designated stores.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the delivery truck is in proper working order.
Use maps or navigation technology to reach designated locations in a timely manner.
Create, review, and certify daily driver logs using the eLog app.
Drive safely and follow road rules and regulations.
Check and sign delivery invoices or overage/shortage paperwork with the Store or Assistant Manager.
Assist store team members with unloading merchandise and transporting it to the stock room.
Use pallet jacks and trailer lift gates as needed.
Provide guest service and assistance to store team members and guests when required.
Keep the truck clean and in working order.
Follow ABC safety protocols and promptly report and clean up spills, breakage, or other issues.
Lift cases weighing 35–50 pounds and maintain minimum productivity standards.
Assemble boxes if needed, clean and sanitize the warehouse, and prepare the work area for the next day.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.