Driver CDL I - Kansas City, KS

reliance•Kansas City, KS

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 driver follows safety procedures for transporting goods, including securing cargo, and safely positions vehicles for loading and unloading. Duties may also include driving certain smaller motor vehicles in interstate or foreign commerce, excluding passenger and hazardous-materials transportation vehicles. The local route leaves around 5 a.m. Monday through Friday, with an average of 10–13 deliveries per day as well as daily pickups. The driver typically returns to the yard between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The role includes loading and unloading as needed, inspecting the vehicle, maintaining required records and logs, handling delivery documentation, reporting incidents or damage, and adhering to safety processes and protocols.

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 all driver qualification requirements under Federal regulations (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 5 years; for violations more than 5 years old, proof of completion of a certified SAP program is required.
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/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math 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

One year of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

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 customer locations.
Follow safety procedures for transporting goods, including securing cargo for transport, which may include using tarps.
Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions.
Load and unload vehicles as required.
Perform daily vehicle inspections under FMCSA requirements to confirm the truck is roadworthy and safety and emergency equipment are in 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, and collect payment for services when required.
Adhere to safety processes and protocols.