Driver CDL I - Middletown, OH

reliance•Middletown, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a local route position with multiple stops. The hours vary, with start times ranging from 3:45 am to 6:30 am. A Class A CDL is required for this role. This job falls within the Delivery family, which involves planning, directing, and operating transportation equipment and services, including driving, loading, and coordinating deliveries.

Requirements

2 years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
High School diploma/GED preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.
Successful completion of a road test required.
Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required.
Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
No drug violations during the previous 5 years and proof of completion of a certified SAP program for violations over 5 years old required.
Basic knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to commercial vehicle operations required.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
Basic measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.
Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.

Nice To Haves

Relevant cargo experience

Responsibilities

Operate commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs. to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned regional and/or local destinations and/or customers in a timely fashion.
Drive and perform other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less in transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce, excluding passenger or hazardous materials transportation vehicles.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods, including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).
Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Load and unload vehicles as required.
Perform daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Record any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.
Use an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.
Report traffic incidents, including traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.
Read bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collect payment for services when required.
Adhere to safety processes and protocols.