Local Delivery Driver

Tommy's•Holland, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tommy’s is looking for a Delivery Driver to safely operate a Class B straight truck and make regular deliveries of equipment, parts, and detergents to customers throughout the local area, operating within a 150 air-mile radius of our headquarters. This is a safety-sensitive role responsible for the safe, timely, and fully compliant transport of company products — including hazardous materials — while representing Tommy’s with professionalism at every stop.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B (Class A also acceptable), issued by the driver’s state of residence.
Current Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement and Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement — or the combined Hazardous Materials/Tank (X) endorsement — including a valid TSA Security Threat Assessment.
Minimum 21 years of age, as required for interstate operation of a commercial motor vehicle and for a hazardous materials endorsement.
Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate; must be physically qualified to drive under and examined by a provider listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Able to satisfy all Driver Qualification File requirements, including a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), Safety Performance History, road test, and annual review of driving record.
Must pass and remain compliant with DOT/FMCSA controlled-substances and alcohol testing and be registered and queried in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Completion of, or ability to complete, hazardous materials employee training within 90 days of hire, with recurrent training at least once every three years.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Clean driving record with no disqualifying offenses under 49 CFR Part 383, Subpart D.
Comfortable using handheld devices, routing software, and standard delivery documentation.
Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment and make sound data-backed decisions
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Views customer care as high priority; exhibits a positive can-do attitude
Displays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of commercial driving experience preferred; experience transporting hazardous materials and/or operating tank vehicles strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a Class B straight truck to deliver product, parts, and detergents to customers.
Load, secure, and unload freight — including palletized product, drums, and detergent totes — using proper material-handling equipment and load-securement practices.
Transport hazardous materials (including detergents and chemicals) in full compliance with the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations
Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and prepare Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
Verify shipping papers, marking, labeling, placarding, and emergency response information for all hazardous materials shipments prior to transport.
Operate within Federal Hours-of-Service limits and maintain accurate daily time records supporting the 150 air-mile short-haul exception.
Plan and follow efficient delivery routes; communicate delivery status, delays, and exceptions to the Lead Logistics Specialist.
Safely handle, segregate, and secure hazardous and non-hazardous materials during loading, transport, and unloading.
Perform RMA process with delivery sites as necessary, load return equipment, secure for transport, and document condition
Maintain the cleanliness, fuel, fluid levels, and general upkeep of the assigned vehicle; promptly report defects, accidents, and incidents.
Provide excellent customer service at each delivery, obtaining proof of delivery and resolving discrepancies professionally.
Respond appropriately to spills, releases, or emergencies and report hazardous materials incidents as required.
Other duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Base pay and eligibility for annual profit-sharing bonus
Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
Dependent Care FSA with on-site Daycare options
401k match and complimentary financial planning services
Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
Valuable learning and development program
Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members
Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale
Growing nationwide brand / presence