TRUCK DRIVER - FULTON, MO

Dollar General • Fulton, MO

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About The Position

The Truck Driver is responsible for on-time delivery of freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role involves hauling and unloading multi-stop freight to Dollar General stores, transporting return freight as required, and moving rolltainers to the Distribution Center. The driver safely operates the vehicle and transports freight on interstate and intrastate routes.

This role requires routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe weather conditions, both hot and cold.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to meet DOT medical and safety standards, including drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Ability to squat, crouch, and reach to handle freight.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.
• Ability to push and pull rolltainers weighing approximately 1,200 pounds.
• Ability to access and manually release the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling force of 100 pounds at heights of 44 inches and 38 inches.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
• At least one year of previous tractor/trailer driving experience.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL).

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls over the road safely, efficiently, and on time while complying with Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers through the lift gate into store backrooms and placing topper boxes on U-boats in store backrooms.
• Reload return rolltainers and products onto the trailer and return them to the Distribution Center or a consolidation point.
• At consolidation points, transfer rolltainers between trailers as needed to prepare an empty trailer for a vendor.
• Secure freight and rolltainers at each stop before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED