Driver

Everflow Supplies LLC•Carteret, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver position requires fully understanding how to operate and safely drive an assigned vehicle to pick up and transport freight to its intended destination. Responsibilities include ensuring contents are properly secured, obtaining signatures for deliveries, and assisting in mapping driving routes. The driver must adhere to a predetermined route, ensure timely transport and delivery, and confirm shipment loads match manifest documents. Regular vehicle inspections are required before and after each trip, along with checking weather and road conditions. The role also involves maintaining vehicle cleanliness, notifying managers of maintenance or delivery issues, following delivery schedules, tracking working hours, and complying with company rules, traffic laws, and DOT regulations, always prioritizing safety.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required
2+ years of experience
Clean driving record with no moving violations
Must pass a background check and drug test
Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
Physically and mentally fit
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
Comfortable with long-haul transport
Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
An innate sense of direction
Self-starter who works well independently
Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
High level of composure and good stress management

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned vehicle
Pick-up and safely transport freight, to the intended destination
Ensure contents are properly secured in a truck, flatbed to prevent damage/injury
Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries
Assist in mapping driving routes
Stay on a predetermined route and ensure timely transport and delivery
Confirm that the contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
Check weather conditions and road reports before departure
Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs
Track and report working hours
Adhere to company rules and regulations
Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive in according to the weather/road conditions
Comply with DOT regulations
Make safety a priority at all times