Night Class A Driver

Armstrong•Durham, NC

About The Position

Company Night Route driver needed for transporting product from customer's warehouse in Mebane, NC to locations in Raleigh, Durham, and Garner, NC. Driver needs to live in the Raleigh-Durham area. The route will be from 9:30pm to 7:30am most nights Monday through Friday nights. The Driver will operate a tractor trailer (CDL A) to receive and distribute equipment and goods. This requires handling of materials and operating a forklift. Strong Customer Service skills are required.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent experience.
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL).
Forklift certification.
Proven history of driving with a safe driving record.
Must pass all company and DOT requirements, including roadside inspection reports (PSP), DOT medical screen, pre-qualification drug screen, and criminal background investigation.
Must be able to drive and safely operate a straight truck and/or tractor trailer in accordance with United Van Lines, and DOT (Department of Transportation) rules, policies, procedures, and standards.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
This position requires excellent physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
Sustained periods of lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Responsibilities

Operate trucks for the local delivery, pick-up, and relocation of product and materials.
Protect customer’s items and property to prevent damage during loading, transit, and unloading.
Ensure each item and its condition is accurately listed on the Shipment Inventory.
Ensure all other shipment paperwork, such as Bills of Lading, Statements of Accessorial Services, Inventories, and Weight Tickets, is properly completed.
Comply with all paperwork requirements (e.g. driver logs and expense reports).
Maintain clean and orderly equipment and perform routine vehicle maintenance work (fluid levels, air pressure levels, etc.).
Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pick-up operations.
Follow all safety rules as required by DOT, OSHA, and company safety program.
Inspect all materials received for order accuracy and quality.
Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns and inventory issues.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Review work orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.