Lead Driver

Medline • Rialto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers, responsible for delivering life-saving medical products directly to both commercial and residential customers. The fleet comprises over 1,900 trucks and operates a network of more than 50 distribution centers nationally, providing 1-day shipping to 95% of the United States. The Lead Driver operates a straight truck to transport these medical products to local customers. This role is crucial for fostering positive relationships with customers by ensuring deliveries are timely, accurate, and safe. Additionally, the Lead Driver is tasked with encouraging the success of the local transportation team, acting as a motivator and resource for other drivers, and serving as a liaison between the local transportation team and management, communicating goals to drivers and escalating necessary information to management.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience
• Class A CDL; Licensed to operate assigned vehicle.
• Ability to meet Federal and State requirements for operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Clean driving record with no serious violations.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team - serving as a motivator and resource to drivers.
• Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management – communicating goals to drivers and escalating information to management when needed.
• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.
• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle between the Medline Facility and multiple customer destinations on a delivery route.
• Abide by Medline’s safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment where needed, performing safety checks, etc.
• Unload and deliver product at our customer facilities, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Provide in-person support to the customer – addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate documentation upon delivery.
• Communicate with dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to delivery route or schedule in order to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.
• Maintain a travel and cargo log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Perform inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued vehicle use.

Benefits

• Our drivers are home daily with our local routes – we care about work-life balance
• New and updated trucks and equipment
• Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan
• Generous paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Safety is our #1 priority
• Competitive total rewards package
• Continuing education & training
• Tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Health insurance
• Life and disability
• 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (for employees working less than 30 hours per week)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups (for employees working less than 30 hours per week)
• Access to the Employee Service Corp (for employees working less than 30 hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees