MWDC

MillerKnoll•Holland, MI

About The Position

The Truck Driver Fleet transports primarily finished products and raw materials between suppliers, manufacturing sites, and distribution centers, with occasional deliveries directly to end customers. The role operates diesel-powered semi-tractors with trailers within a 75-mile radius of West Michigan production and warehouse locations, and is responsible for safe, reliable performance in line with dispatch schedules and business objectives. The driver must care for equipment and comply with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety and Department of Transportation regulations. The position involves communicating with the Local Fleet Dispatcher about issues that may affect on-time performance, entering required information into truck-based Mobile Data Terminals, and participating in driver sessions, training, and meetings. Drivers support department goals for predictable performance, cost, and equipment utilization, and maintain a professional, customer-oriented image. Flexibility around scheduled hours is required to complete routes and dispatches and to support Saturday production, meetings, and training.

Requirements

Must hold a commercial driver's license (CDL).
At least 2 years of current experience as a semi-truck driver.
Knowledge and understanding of federal and state DOT regulations for motor carrier operations.
Good geographical knowledge of West Michigan.
Excellent communication skills and a friendly, customer-oriented personality.
Willingness to learn, accept new challenges, and work as a team player.
Ability to pass a driving skills test and drug/alcohol screening and to maintain a clean driving record.
New hires must have a minimal MVR record; established drivers must maintain fewer than 4 points.

Nice To Haves

City driving experience.

Responsibilities

Transport components, finished products, and raw materials between suppliers, manufacturing sites, and distribution centers; occasionally deliver directly to end customers.
Drive a diesel-powered semi-tractor and trailer within a 75-mile radius of West Michigan production and warehouse locations.
Communicate promptly with the Local Fleet Dispatcher about issues or concerns that could jeopardize on-time dispatch or route performance.
Enter required data electronically into Mobile Data Terminals in the truck.
Support department goals related to on-time and predictable performance, costs, and equipment utilization.
Work safely and comply with federal, state, and local requirements for licensing, paperwork, vehicle inspections, driver logs, roads, and equipment.
Ensure proper care and use of equipment.
Participate in Driver Pod Sessions, training, and meetings.
Support HMPS initiatives and maintain a professional image that promotes the corporate culture and community of Herman Miller, Inc.
Remain flexible around scheduled hours to complete dispatches and routes and support Saturday production, team meetings, and training.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.