Truck Driver, CDL A

SpartanNash•Pensacola, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This role safely drives a commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated routes to deliver products to customers according to delivery schedules and applicable DOT regulations. The driver assists with unloading, verifies products, obtains delivery confirmation and customer signatures, and completes required delivery documentation. The position includes regular out-of-town deliveries and occasional overnight travel. The driver performs pre- and post-trip inspections, maintains DOT logs and other records, and completes tasks such as reviewing itineraries, checking invoices, attaching preloaded trailers, maintaining required trailer temperatures, securing equipment, refueling, and reconciling delivery and pickup records. The role also includes basic vehicle upkeep and coordinating routine maintenance or repairs with dispatch or a supervisor. The driver reports delivery discrepancies, damaged goods, unsafe unloading conditions, equipment issues, and customer feedback. The position requires safe and careful work while driving, loading, and unloading, along with quality customer service at each delivery location. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License required.
At least one year of CDL A driving experience required.
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 flexibility to work shifts that may include 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 to prevent injury to self and others.
Ability to operate GPS and Electronic On-Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch.
Ability to travel overnight on occasion.
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 preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated routes and make deliveries according to the schedule and DOT regulations, including regular out-of-town deliveries.
Maintain a DOT driver logbook or electronic logging device and complete delivery documentation.
Assist with unloading at each delivery location, verify products, obtain delivery confirmation and customer signatures, and handle customer returns or damaged goods.
Report invoice discrepancies, route deviations, unsafe unloading conditions, equipment damage, repair needs, and customer complaints to the appropriate dispatcher, supervisor, or manager.
Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working order.
Review itineraries and route details, check customer invoices, attach preloaded trailers when needed, and maintain required trailer temperatures.
Complete post-trip duties, including securing the trailer and tractor, refueling, parking and securing equipment, completing DOT logs, recording deliveries and pickups, and reconciling records.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance, such as cleaning the vehicle, taking it for state inspection, and filling tires with air.
Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance and repairs with the dispatcher or supervisor.
Provide quality customer service at every delivery location.