Driver CDL I - Spring Hill, TN

reliance•Spring Hill, TN

About The Position

The Driver CDL I operates commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 pounds to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment at assigned regional or local destinations and customer locations. The role involves operating Conestoga trailers and requires following safety procedures for transporting and securing cargo, maneuvering trucks at loading and unloading locations, and loading or unloading vehicles as required. The driver conducts daily vehicle inspections, records inspection information and defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), and uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities in accordance with FMCSA requirements. The role also includes reporting traffic incidents, accidents, violations, and vehicle damage; reviewing bills of lading and manifests; checking load-related documentation; and obtaining delivery receipts or signatures or collecting payment when required. Drivers must adhere to applicable safety processes and protocols. The position is based in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The work week is Monday through Friday, with the driver home every day. Dispatch times are between 1 a.m. and 7 p.m. Annual compensation begins at $80,600, with potential for additional earnings. Flatbed experience is preferred but not required. The job is classified in the Delivery family, which covers planning, directing, or operating transportation equipment and services, including driving, loading, and coordinating delivery.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Two years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Flatbed experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 pounds to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment at assigned regional or local destinations and customers.
Follow safety procedures for transporting and securing cargo, which may include using tarps.
Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Load and unload vehicles as required.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections as defined by the FMCSA to verify that vehicles are roadworthy and safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Record inspection information and 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 accidents and violations, and vehicle damage to supervisory staff.
Read bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
Check load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods, or collect payment for services when required.
Adhere to safety processes and protocols.