Owner/Operator- Delivery Driver - Box Truck

Pace Runners Inc • Austell, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pace is seeking owner/operators and independent contractors with their own 24'-26' box trucks equipped with a liftgate in the Atlanta, Georgia market. Drivers must own or lease their trucks and have an active, valid DOT number verifiable through the FMCSA. Drivers join Pace's Preferred Carrier Network and operate dedicated, multi-stop routes delivering business-to-business freight to retail stores in and around Atlanta. Routes are typically approximately 100-300 miles round trip and operate Monday through Friday.

Deliveries typically involve loading and unloading palletized freight with a pallet jack, breaking down pallets, stacking cartons with labels facing out, and scanning items. Drivers are expected to provide excellent customer service and maintain safety and professionalism, often while store staff are present. The role requires a working vehicle, required insurance, active operating authority with the FMCSA, and passing motor vehicle record, background, and drug screening requirements. Drivers must be at least 21 years old.

Pace describes its Preferred Carrier Network as offering dedicated routes and business-support services, including insurance options, cash advances, business services, rental discounts, a fuel program, direct deposit for settlements when elected, an onboarding and account-management portal, a mobile app, and 24/7 support. Fees are paid upfront by Pace, with no fees charged to the carrier until the first settlement.

Requirements

• Own or lease a working 24'-26' box truck with a liftgate.
• Have an active, valid DOT number verifiable with the FMCSA and active operating authority with the FMCSA.
• Meet insurance requirements: $1,000,000 in CGL coverage, $1,000,000 in auto coverage, and $100,000 in cargo coverage.
• Meet motor vehicle record, background, and drug screening requirements.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Provide and operate a pallet jack and hand truck.

Responsibilities

• Pick up freight and deliver it to designated stores.
• Break down palletized freight at the delivery location as needed.
• Operate and provide a pallet jack and hand truck to load and unload freight.
• Use required delivery apps to track, scan, and document deliveries in real time.
• Maintain required insurance.
• Meet or exceed customer delivery requirements and specifications.
• Represent Pace professionally and courteously.
• Maintain a presentable appearance and provide excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Business-support services, including insurance benefits and affordable insurance options.
• Cash advances and a fuel program to support cash flow.
• Discounts for truck rentals.
• Dedicated routes intended to provide consistent pay and predictability.
• Direct deposit on settlements, subject to electing DDA and completing the form.
• Onboarding and account-management portal.
• Mobile app for work and performance visibility.
• 24/7 support and assistance.
• Fees paid upfront by Pace, with no fees charged until the first settlement.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed