Driver CDL I - Miami/Medley, FL

reliance•Palm River, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This Class A CDL nighttime shuttle driver position is based in Medley, Florida, and requires the driver to live in the Miami surrounding area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 PM to around 6:30 AM. The driver will slip-seat with a day driver and shuttle from Penske Truck Leasing in Medley to Phoenix Metals in Tampa to load, then return to Medley. The position is part of the Delivery family, which includes work administering, supervising, or performing transportation operations and services, including driving, loading, and coordinating delivery. The driver 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 in a timely manner. The role also includes following cargo safety and securement procedures, inspecting vehicles, completing required records, and adhering to applicable safety protocols and federal regulations.

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 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; for violations more than five 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 length, width, height, and weight measurements 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.
Must live in the Miami surrounding area.

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 in a timely manner.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods, including securing cargo and potentially using 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 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 delivery signatures, or collect payment for services when required.
Adhere to safety processes and protocols.
Shuttle from Penske Truck Leasing in Medley to Phoenix Metals in Tampa to load, then return to Medley.