Lead CDL Class A Driver

Reyes Beverage Group • Washington, DC

24d

About The Position

The Lead CDL Class A Driver supports delivery operations by delivering and unloading products to customers, conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections, and safely operating commercial motor vehicles and material-handling equipment. The role is the primary field trainer for new drivers and supports supervisors by leading and coaching delivery team members, facilitating individual or group training, and providing technical equipment assistance. When the Supervisor is off-site, the driver serves as a frontline resource for guidance and conflict resolution.

This position is full-time, first shift, with a 5 a.m. start and a Tuesday-through-Friday schedule. Deliveries are local, and drivers are home every night. The role requires prior touch-freight experience and compliance with ABC and DOT regulations. Drivers also maintain customer relationships, pick up returned products, payments, and pallets, and complete delivery and pickup paperwork. Major holidays are off.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must have at least one year of Class A commercial driving experience or equivalent military driving experience.
• Prior touch-freight experience is required.
• Must be able to lift products weighing 25 to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be committed to professional growth and safety.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five years of experience with a valid Class A CDL.
• Significant experience in touch freight and high-volume delivery operations.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and communicate effectively with a diverse team.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary field trainer, onboarding and coaching new drivers to support performance and safety standards.
• Support supervisors by leading and coaching delivery team members through individual or group training.
• Assist the delivery team with technical equipment.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of daily loads and comply with ABC and DOT regulations.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with key customer accounts.
• Provide guidance and conflict resolution for the delivery team when the Supervisor is off-site.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and enforce company safety protocols.
• Unload and deliver products to customers.
• Safely and professionally operate commercial motor vehicles, conveyors, and carts.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and material-handling equipment, such as electric pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Pick up returned products, payments, and pallets, and complete delivery and pickup paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage; the default plan is free for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Dental coverage, available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Vision coverage, available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Vacation pay and paid time off.
• Paid holidays; the position is off on eight major holidays.
• 401(k) with company match after 60 days of employment.
• Complimentary health screenings.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

What This Job Offers

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