Driver CDL I - Morrisville, PA

reliance•Yardley, PA

About The Position

This local route driver position is based in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, and typically works Monday through Friday. Drivers are home every night, though occasional layovers may be needed. Hours vary, with typical daily start times between 3 and 6 a.m. The role is part of the Delivery department and involves operating commercial vehicles to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment at assigned regional or local destinations and customer locations in a timely manner. The driver follows cargo-transportation safety procedures, secures loads (which may include using tarps), maneuvers trucks into loading and unloading positions, and loads or unloads vehicles as required. The role also includes performing daily vehicle inspections, documenting inspection results and defects, using an electronic logging device, reporting traffic incidents or vehicle damage, reviewing bills of lading and manifests, and ensuring delivery documentation is complete and accurate. Drivers must adhere 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 driver qualification requirements under 49 CFR Part 391.
Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria under federal regulations and/or company policy.
No drug violations during the previous five years; for violations older than five years, 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 using measurements of length, width, height, and weight for basic computations.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and customers or vendors.
Ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge, experience, and judgment.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of commercial driving experience with relevant cargo preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Flatbed and/or Conestoga experience is a plus.

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 and secure cargo, which may include using tarps.
Safely maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and load or unload vehicles as required.
Perform daily vehicle inspections as defined by the FMCSA to verify roadworthiness and the condition of safety and emergency equipment.
Record inspection information and vehicle defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.
Use an electronic logging device (ELD) to record 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 when required.
Adhere to safety processes and protocols.
When applicable, drive vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less and perform other safety-affecting activities on those vehicles in interstate or foreign commerce, excluding passenger or hazardous-materials vehicles.