CDL Driver
About the role
The job in plain terms: Drive. Deliver. Be home for dinner.
Responsibilities
- Out by 7am, back by 4pm most days
- Back by 2pm on Fridays
- Local and regional deliveries to contractors and fabricators
- Load, secure, and verify freight against bills of lading
- Pre-trip inspections and accurate log maintenance
- Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL
- Clean MVR and ability to pass DOT physical and drug screen
- Able to hook/unhook trailers and unload
- Forklift experience preferred
Qualifications
- Professional, customer-facing attitude
Skills
- Comfortable with heavier freight (up to 122 lbs with assistance)
- Physical work throughout the day
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Home every night — this is not OTR
- Monday–Friday schedule, 7am–4pm typical hours with opportunities for overtime
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Profit Sharing
- PTO + 10 paid holidays
Pay
Competitive pay based on experience
Schedule
Monday–Friday schedule, 7am–4pm typical hours with opportunities for overtime
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Profit Sharing
- PTO + 10 paid holidays
How Hiring Works
- Phone screen — A short, informal call with a recruiter (who works directly for Conklin Metal) to learn about your background and answer any questions you have about the role.
- Predictive Index assessment — A quick 5-minute behavioral assessment you can complete right from your phone.
- On-site interview — An in-person conversation at our Charlotte branch with the Branch Manager.
Why drivers stay at Conklin
- Fourth-generation family ownership
- Driver retention bonus
- We're not a mega-carrier. You're not a number here.
Company Information
Conklin Metal Industries is a family-owned metals and HVAC Supply distributor that's been operating since 1874. Our Charlotte branch needs a dependable Class A driver who wants a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, typical hours of 7am–4pm, and a truck that sleeps in the yard — not you. No OTR. No Sunday departures. No hotel rooms.
Where we're located: 2111 Distribution Center Dr Charlotte, NC 28269
Our Charlotte branch is at 2111 Distribution Center Drive in the Wilson Heights area — about 5 miles north of Uptown Charlotte, with quick access to both I-77 and I-85. It's a straightforward industrial corridor with no downtown traffic to fight, and easy highway access in multiple directions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Conklin Metal Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.