Senior Delivery Driver

ShipEX•Grapevine, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ShipEX Last Mile is seeking an experienced, dependable Delivery Driver for its Last Mile Division in Texas. The role delivers freight, including medical supplies and other temperature-sensitive goods, using sprinter vans and 26-foot box trucks. Drivers use phone or tablet applications for order processing, navigation, ELD connections, documentation, and digital training, and handle freight using material-moving equipment. The position requires safe driving, vehicle inspections, compliance with Hours-of-Service regulations, and physical handling of goods. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with potential weekend coverage; weekend and single- or multi-night over-the-road routes may also be available. Overnight shifts may open in the future.

Requirements

Be at least 24 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Have at least one year of commercial driving experience within the past three years, such as driving a box truck or delivery van.
Hold at minimum a valid Class D driver's license from the state of residence.
Have a valid DOT Medical Card and Long Form with an expiration date at least 30 days beyond hire.
Have mechanical knowledge and the ability to conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (DVIR).
For DFW, hold a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States and fluent in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Have no more than three combined moving violations and at-fault accidents during the past three years, and disclose all adult convictions or pending charges.
Disclose all commercial driving history for the past 10 years.
Have no more than six total jobs in the past three years, excluding current employment if still employed.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Communicate clearly verbally and in writing; work independently and as part of a team; and be dependable and energetic.
Be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with airbrake endorsement from the state of residence.
Familiarity with HR and freight apps.
Smith System Certification.
Forklift certification or forklift experience.
For veterans, DD214 documentation to verify relevant military-like experience; experience must still meet all hiring criteria.

Responsibilities

Operate delivery routes using sprinter vans and 26-foot box trucks, keeping vehicles safe and clean.
Process orders and complete documentation digitally using phone or tablet applications, including ELD connections, navigation, and digital training.
Conduct pre-trip inspections and maintain Driver Daily Logbooks to track hours of service and comply with Hours-of-Service regulations.
Use manual and electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, and stair-climber hand trucks, and secure freight with ratchet and e-straps.
Navigate varied environments and use technology for trip planning and task completion.
Work with other drivers to load and unload freight.
Perform other duties as assigned.