Truck Driver, CDL A

SpartanNash•Bluefield, VA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for safely driving a commercial truck on a designated route to deliver products to a series of customers. The driver will assist in unloading products at each delivery location, obtain delivery confirmation, and complete necessary paperwork. The role also involves performing routine vehicle inspections and operating the vehicle safely and efficiently, in compliance with DOT regulations. This includes performing pre and post-trip inspections and completing daily driver logs. As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Requirements

Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required)
Six Months or at least 50,000 miles of all seasons commercial driving experience (required)
Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug test, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug test.
Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week including nights and weekends.
Good communication skills: ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Good organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to read maps, route schedules, and operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines.
Must be flexible working in shifts including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicles.
Ability to operate global positioning systems (GPS) /Electronic On-Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch.
Ability to travel with overnights on occasion.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (preferred)
Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely drive commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated route to deliver products as per delivery schedule, in accordance with all current DOT rules and regulations; regularly make out-of-town deliveries.
Maintain DOT driver's logbook or electronic logging device (onboard computer) and other delivery documentation.
Assist to unload truck/trailers at each delivery location and verify correct products are delivered and obtain delivery confirmation and customer signature.
Inform management of any deviations and/or invoice discrepancies; pickup of damaged goods and customer returns; ensure necessary paperwork is completed and relevant documents are attached.
Report any unsafe unloading conditions at delivery location to dispatcher/supervisor.
Perform pre-post trip inspection on vehicle before every run to ensure all mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working condition and in accordance to DOT regulations.
Perform pre-trip duties such as reviewing driver itinerary and checking route details for assigned deliveries; check customer invoices, may move tractors to the loading dock to attach the preloaded trailers and if necessary, maintain required trailer temperature.
Perform post-trip duties such as unloading damaged, customer returns products and ensuring necessary paperwork is attached; unhook and secure the trailer; refill fuel; park and secure the tractor and hand truck; complete DOT logs and record all deliveries/pickups made, reconcile records with the appropriate company representative as required.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance (i.e. clean interiors and exteriors, take vehicle for state inspection, filling tires with air, etc.).
Report damage and/or repair requirements; coordinate with the dispatcher/supervisor to accomplish routine vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Provide quality customer service at every delivery location; note and report issues and complaints received about schedules and quality of service to dispatcher/supervisor for resolution.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.