Cross Dock Driver
About The Position
The Cross Dock Driver drives and safely operates a commercial truck with a gross vehicle weight capacity greater than 10,001 pounds to transport company transfers and customer orders. Routes may cross state or provincial lines, or carry products that continue across those lines after delivery. Work may include loading and unloading the truck, delivering orders, verifying products, obtaining receiving signatures, and traveling to and from warehouses or cross-dock locations. The driver must be open to a nighttime schedule and may be required to travel extensively overnight. The role requires compliance with company policies, Department of Transportation requirements, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Drivers must pass random drug testing and complete assigned annual training. The position does not supervise employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of related experience.
- At least 2 years of commercial driving and warehouse-related experience.
- Certificate from an accredited commercial driving school.
- CDL Class A license (EZ Driver license in Canada).
- Fully DOT-qualified, with a valid driver’s license and proper endorsement for a commercial vehicle of at least 10,001 pounds, and an acceptable driving record.
- Meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable about DOT regulations.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Comply with applicable state and local requirements and DOT and FMCSA regulations.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to use Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics applications frequently.
- Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
- Ability to follow clear directions and procedures for routine, somewhat repetitive problems, using guidance from a supervisor or manager.
- Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time, and use hands to operate machinery.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be open to working a nighttime schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Drive product between locations, wholesalers, and drop-box locations, including routes involving interstate or interprovincial travel.
- Pick up the truck at the warehouse or cross-dock and load it as needed in accordance with safety standards and product-integrity requirements.
- Check the truck, manifest, and other delivery paperwork before departure.
- Drive to destinations and, as needed, unload and verify parts, obtain the receiving location’s signature, and confirm the accuracy and integrity of the shipment.
- Record returns on the manifest or provide credit memos for parts returned to locations, wholesalers, and drop boxes.
- Pick up vendor stock purchase orders or buyout purchase orders and return the parts to the location.
- Complete the check-in process upon return to verify parts and paperwork, and turn in paperwork after check-in.
- Comply with established company policies and procedures.
- Initiate and support continual improvement of LKQ’s quality improvement program.
- Pass random drug testing as required and complete assigned annual training.
- Operate in compliance with applicable DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- PNC Daily Pay option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
