Transport Driver - Newport News

Maola Local Dairies•Hampton, VA

1d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Transport Driver safely operates a commercial motor vehicle over an established route to deliver dairy products and provide excellent customer service. The role includes handling product and returns, maintaining accurate delivery paperwork, following Department of Transportation requirements and company policies, and keeping the assigned truck clean. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 12:00 AM and 2:00 AM and an estimated workday of 10+ to 11+ hours. The driver must be willing to work additional days and federal holidays if needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or recognized international equivalent.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Must be at least 21 years old because routes may cross state lines.
Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting milk cases weighing up to 55 pounds and pushing or pulling stacks of milk weighing 250–300 pounds using provided equipment.

Nice To Haves

Customer service or sales experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver dairy products safely and on time to customers.
Provide excellent customer service to support customer retention.
Safely operate an electric pallet jack and maintain the required certification.
Rotate products and remove items that are out of date, damaged, or unsellable.
Pick up empty milk crates and pallets.
Resolve discrepancies and minor customer issues, alerting management when necessary.
Ensure all paperwork is signed and stamped by the store.
Comply with DOT regulations and company policy, including required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and complete required paperwork daily.
Keep the assigned truck neat and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.