Truck Driver, CDL A
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 confirmation and signatures, and completes required delivery documentation. The role includes operating in compliance with DOT regulations, conducting vehicle inspections, maintaining driver logs, and coordinating vehicle maintenance and repairs. The driver performs pre-trip duties such as reviewing itineraries and route details, checking invoices, attaching preloaded trailers, and maintaining trailer temperature when needed. Post-trip duties include processing returns and damaged products, securing the trailer and tractor, refueling, completing DOT logs, reconciling delivery and pickup records, and performing simple vehicle maintenance. The role also provides customer service at delivery locations and reports service issues to dispatch or a supervisor.
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.
- Must 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.
- 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 drive a commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated routes and deliver products according to the delivery schedule and applicable DOT rules and regulations.
- Maintain a DOT driver logbook or electronic logging device and complete other delivery documentation.
- Assist with unloading at delivery locations, verify products, obtain delivery confirmation and customer signatures, and complete necessary paperwork.
- Report invoice discrepancies and route deviations; pick up damaged goods and customer returns and attach relevant documents.
- Report unsafe unloading conditions to the dispatcher or supervisor.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to confirm mechanical, safety, and emergency components are working and meet DOT requirements.
- Review itineraries and routes, check customer invoices, attach preloaded trailers, and maintain required trailer temperature when necessary.
- Complete post-trip tasks, including processing returns, securing the trailer and tractor, refueling, completing 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.
- Report damage or repair needs and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs with the dispatcher or supervisor.
- Provide customer service at delivery locations and report complaints or issues concerning schedules or service quality.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
