Truck Driver - Bessemer, Al

Dollar General • Bessemer, AL

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About The Position

The Truck Driver delivers freight on time between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role hauls and unloads multi-stop freight to stores, handles return freight as required, and transports rolltainers to a Distribution Center. The driver safely operates the vehicle and transports freight on interstate and intrastate routes.

Responsibilities include driving store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls; unloading and reloading freight and rolltainers at delivery locations; providing professional customer service; completing required paperwork and records; and complying with state and federal laws and regulations. The role involves routine overnight travel for extended periods and work in severe hot and cold weather conditions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Ability to meet all DOT medical and safety standards, including required drug and alcohol testing.
• 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 manually release fifth-wheel levers and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling with 100 pounds of force 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, following Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers through a lift gate into store backrooms and unloading toppers onto U-boats.
• Reload return rolltainers and product onto the trailer and return them to a Distribution Center or consolidation point.
• At consolidation points, back up to an available Dollar General trailer and transfer rolltainers between trailers.
• Secure freight and rolltainers at each stop before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete necessary paperwork and maintain records required by state and federal laws and regulations.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

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