Short Haul Driver

Americold Logistics • South Plainfield, NJ

115d • $32

About The Position

Operate a Class A commercial vehicle (tractor trailer) to making pick-ups and deliveries at various local warehouses and customer locations. This is a local, home daily position. Schedule is generally Tuesday - Saturday, earning $32.06 per hour, weekly pay, and many benefits such as health, vision, dental, 401K, 15 paid time off (PTO) days, quarterly safety bonuses and more. Start times are generally between 12 midnight and 2 am. This position does require touching freight for one customer (pulling pallets onto the dock) and does require driving in New York City boroughs (except Manhattan). Maintain all appropriate paperwork, such as bills of lading and invoices. Strictly adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations including daily trip logs, pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections, and hours of service.

Requirements

• A valid and current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in the state of residence.
• 2 years' CDL A experience.
• No conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs within the past five (5) years.
• No more than four (4) moving violations in the past 36 months.
• No more than two (2) moving violations in the previous 12 months.
• No preventable accidents involving a fatality, bodily injuries treated away from the scene, or disabling damage to a motor vehicle within three years.
• No violations for reckless driving, speeding 15 MPH over the speed limit, lane changes, or texting/handheld device use while driving.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience with refrigerated (reefer) trailers and driving in New York boroughs preferred.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting driving directions and road signs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Class A commercial vehicle (tractor trailer) for pick-ups and deliveries.
• Make deliveries at various local warehouses and customer locations.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork, such as bills of lading and invoices.
• Adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations including daily trip logs and vehicle inspections.
• Touch freight for one customer by pulling pallets onto the dock.
• Drive in New York City boroughs (except Manhattan).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K
• 15 paid time off (PTO) days
• Quarterly safety bonuses
• Weekly pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: High school or GED