Truck Driver, CDL A

SpartanNash•Bloomington, IN

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 products, obtains delivery confirmation and customer signatures, and completes required paperwork. The position requires compliance with DOT regulations, routine vehicle inspections, daily driver logs, and safe, efficient vehicle operation. The driver performs pre-trip duties such as reviewing the itinerary and route, checking customer invoices, and attaching preloaded trailers; trailer temperatures may need to be maintained. Post-trip duties include processing damaged goods and returns, securing the trailer and tractor, refueling, completing DOT logs, reconciling delivery and pickup records, and performing simple vehicle maintenance. The driver reports safety concerns, vehicle damage or repair needs, invoice discrepancies, and customer concerns to the dispatcher or supervisor, and provides 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.
Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week, including nights and weekends, and be flexible to work 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 vehicles 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.
Able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently and push or pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds.
Able 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 and trailer(s) on assigned routes and deliver products according to schedule and current DOT rules and regulations.
Maintain a DOT driver logbook or electronic logging device and complete delivery documentation.
Assist with unloading at delivery locations, verify products, obtain delivery confirmation and customer signatures, and handle damaged goods and customer returns.
Report route deviations, invoice discrepancies, unsafe unloading conditions, vehicle damage or repair needs, and customer concerns to the dispatcher or supervisor.
Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working order and comply with DOT regulations.
Review the driver itinerary, route details, and customer invoices; attach preloaded trailers and maintain required trailer temperature when needed.
Complete post-trip tasks, including unhooking and securing the trailer, refueling, parking and securing the tractor and hand truck, completing DOT logs, and reconciling delivery and pickup records.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance, such as cleaning the vehicle, taking it for state inspection, and filling tires with air.
Provide quality customer service at each delivery location.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.