Truck Driver, CDL A

SpartanNash•Bloomington, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role safely drives a commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated routes to deliver products to customers, including regular out-of-town deliveries. The driver assists with unloading, verifies deliveries, obtains customer signatures and delivery confirmations, and completes required documentation. The position also involves vehicle inspections, compliance with DOT regulations, routine vehicle maintenance, and providing customer service at each delivery location. Work may include shifts, nights, weekends, and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
At least one year of CDL A driving experience.
Must pass a DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug test; subject to periodic random alcohol and drug testing.
Ability to work up to 60 hours per week, including nights and weekends, and to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.
Good communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Good organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to read maps and route schedules and operate vehicles in varied traffic and weather conditions.
Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines.
Ability to work safely while driving, loading, and unloading.
Ability to operate GPS and Electronic On-Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch.
Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently and push or pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds.
Ability to sit up to eleven hours per day and frequently climb in and out of a tractor and trailer.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a commercial truck with trailer(s) on assigned routes and deliver products according to schedule and DOT rules and regulations.
Maintain DOT driver logs or electronic logging device records and other delivery documentation.
Assist with unloading at delivery locations, verify products, and obtain delivery confirmations and customer signatures.
Report invoice discrepancies and route or delivery issues; pick up damaged goods and customer returns and complete required paperwork.
Report unsafe unloading conditions to the dispatcher or supervisor.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and confirm mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working order.
Review itineraries and route details, check customer invoices, attach preloaded trailers, and maintain trailer temperature when necessary.
Complete post-trip duties, including securing trailers and equipment, refueling, parking the tractor, completing DOT logs, and reconciling delivery and pickup records.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance, report damage or repair needs, and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs with the dispatcher or supervisor.
Provide quality customer service and report customer complaints or service issues for resolution.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.