Truck Driver CDL A - Dedicated Local

NFI Industries, Inc.•East Hartford, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive dedicated local routes along the Northeast Corridor for NFI, with dependable miles and daily home time. Routes may involve driver-assist deliveries using pallet jacks or no-touch, drop-and-hook freight. Weekend work is required for some routes. Drivers operate late-model trucks equipped with advanced technology and safety features. NFI shops maintain approximately 60% of the company’s trucks and trailers. Drivers are expected to perform all duties safely and responsibly, follow applicable federal and state laws and customer rules, complete routes, pickups, and deliveries according to customer requirements, and report equipment problems, accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after routes. The role requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area. NFI describes itself as a family-owned and operated logistics company with over 90 years of history. It emphasizes a people-focused culture and provides drivers with support and tools to build their trucking careers. The company offers health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan, wellness program, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and other benefit options.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age.
Current Class A CDL from the driver's state of residence.
Minimum six months of relevant tractor-trailer experience.
Acceptable references from past employers.
Meet all applicable DOT qualifications.
Physically capable of performing job duties, including frequently moving, standing, walking, sitting, using hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reaching with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Recent CDL graduates may inquire about openings in NFI's training program.

Responsibilities

Drive dedicated local routes along the Northeast Corridor and complete routes, pickups, and deliveries based on customer requirements.
Perform driver-assist deliveries using pallet jacks or handle no-touch, drop-and-hook freight, depending on the route.
Perform all duties safely and responsibly and follow applicable laws, regulations, and customer rules, standards, and guidelines.
Report equipment problems, accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during, and after the route.
Safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle and rear cargo area.