Fleet Route Driver Newark, DE

Andersen Corporation • Delaware, DE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Route Driver operates commercial vehicles to transport shipments to their destinations and may cover shuttles, line hauls, and routes to meet increased volume or driver shortages. The role may require overnight stays multiple nights per week and travel to domicile locations based on operational needs. Drivers perform dock work and handle freight, including loading and unloading products at customer locations or returning products. The position requires safely securing cargo, inspecting equipment, maintaining required shipment and driving records, and complying with company policies and applicable regulations. Drivers also represent Andersen professionally and assist customers with questions about packing lists, invoices, packaging, and material contents, directing questions to the appropriate Andersen contact when needed.

The position is based in Newark, Delaware. It pays $35.35 per hour, is overtime eligible, and is described as off weekends and home daily; however, the duties may require overnight travel based on need. Benefits are available within 30 days, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) coverage. The job posting also describes paid time off, paid holidays, profit sharing, and a quarterly safety incentive.

Requirements

• Ability to cover shuttles, line hauls, and routes as needed to address increased volume and driver shortages.
• Ability to stay overnight multiple nights per week and travel to domicile locations based on need.
• Ability to safely perform dock work and handle freight.
• Ability to frequently lift, pull, push, and carry freight of varying weights.
• Commercial driving knowledge and skills for maneuvering in difficult situations, including heavy traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading dock areas.
• Ability to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations for safe commercial motor vehicle operation.
• Ability to maintain required driving, mileage, fuel, and shipment documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Cover shuttles, line hauls, and routes to meet increases in volume and cover driver shortages.
• Perform dock work safely based on work volume.
• Safely load and unload products at customer locations and handle returned products and freight.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry freight of varying weights.
• Secure shipments by tying down or bracing cargo within the trailer as required.
• Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips, and submit a written report at the end of each trip or tour of duty.
• Check shipping papers to determine load contents and destinations.
• Drive the truck to destinations in accordance with federal regulations and use commercial driving skills to maneuver in difficult situations, including heavy traffic, inclement weather, and tight loading dock areas.
• Ensure required shipment documentation is available for inspection and accompanies shipments upon delivery.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations, including driver logs, possible fuel purchases, mileage records, and other legally required records.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and comply with federal, state, and local commercial motor vehicle safety regulations.
• Report accidents involving the driver or company equipment.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the manager.
• Promptly report delays caused by breakdowns, weather, traffic, or other emergencies, and irregularities involving cargo pickup or delivery.
• Represent Andersen Corporation professionally.
• Answer customer questions about packing lists, invoices, packaging, and material content, or direct customers to the appropriate Andersen contact.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer fixed contributions and company matching
• Profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off: 15 days
• Paid holidays: 10 days
• Paid maternity leave and paid parental leave
• Career growth planning and nationwide career opportunities
• Quarterly safety incentive
• Overtime eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed