Transport Driver

MDVA•Newport News, VA

About The Position

The Transport Driver safely operates a commercial motor vehicle on an established route to deliver dairy products to customers and provide excellent customer service. The role requires compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and company policies, including required vehicle inspections and daily paperwork. Drivers maintain their assigned trucks and handle product rotation, returns, and customer delivery records. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a start time between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM and an estimated workday of 10 or more to 11 or more hours. The driver may need to work additional days and federal holidays when required. The work may involve cooler rooms with varying temperatures, contact with water or dairy liquids, and wet or slippery conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, or recognized international equivalent.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.
Able to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting 50–60 pounds, frequently lifting milk cases 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 is preferred.

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Rotate products and remove items that are out of date, damaged, or unsellable.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, notifying management when necessary.
Ensure all paperwork is signed and stamped by the store.
Comply with DOT regulations and company policies, including required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and complete required paperwork daily.
Maintain the assigned truck in a neat and clean condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.