Truck Driver - Short Haul

Volm Companies • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

Our drivers enjoy a great balance between work and life, as well as competitive compensation. As a professional truck driver with Volm Companies, you are assigned late model tractors to pull 53’ refer or Dry Van trailers and are dispatched to and from our plants, company distribution center, and our customers- you’ll be working for the shipper.  Safe driving, customer service, and effective decision making is the key to success in this position; we only hire the best of the best.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in both the written and spoken language of English to a level that will allow the safe and effective performance of the job
• Ability to read, interpret, and distinguish road signage
• Ability to utilize GPS and maps to safely manage time and efficiency of the transportation goods.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Class A CDL required
• Clean driving record
• Forklift certification
• DOT physical card
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong work ethic with a professional, positive attitude
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Performs safety checks on all trucking equipment before departure
• Report any mechanical issues right away to your direct supervisor
• Familiar & compliant with all traffic laws and safety requirements
• Maintains driver’s ELD logs
• General warehouse duties; prepares loads for shipment
• Keep a clean and safe work area, within the warehouses and within drivers’ truck
• Operating a forklift and hand pallet jack once in a while- mostly no touch freight
• Loads & unloads product based on customer requirements with use of forklift and or hand cart
• Collect and organize paperwork, including invoices
• Transports products from distribution center to retailers or directly to customers
• Drivers must be accessible by phone during their working hours, within legal limits of the CMV safety; communication is a key to our success
• Transport and deliver freight in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner; driver’s must manage their time to meet deadlines
• Represent the company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.

Benefits

• As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future. To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more. We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees