CDL Wide Load

About the Company

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 13,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 100 companies and expanded to more than 450 locations serving 37 states. US LBM promotes a unique culture focused on the value of its customers and associates, with a strong emphasis on developing our people and fostering a culture of empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Operates Class A commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for deliveries to active construction sites, completed build locations, city-based deliveries, and inter-state travel as required.
• Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor, addressing client needs, and representing the company positively during all interactions.
• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
• Adheres to all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and safety guidelines, including those outlined in applicable permits.
• Prepares and maintains accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods.
• Delivers and unloads materials accurately and safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at the point of delivery.
• Records all merchandise returned by truck and assists in unloading materials returned for credit, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
• Safely and efficiently operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck, ensuring it is well-kept and ready for operation.
• Assists with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas.
• Operates a roll-off trailer or other specialty equipment to transport oversized or overweight loads.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all company policies and standards.
• Adheres to the company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL License required.
• 3+ years of CDL experience preferred.
• Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.
• Experience transporting wide loads or oversized freight preferred.
• Experience operating roll-off trucks and other specialty trailers, including loading, unloading, and secure transport of materials preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform basic math, read orders, write instructions, and complete forms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, employees, and supervisors.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
• Must maintain a current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.
• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g., smartphone, GPS, and other necessary business applications).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and hours-of-service (HOS) compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of wide load safety regulations and procedures, ensuring safe operation in compliance with industry standards.
• Ability to safely handle oversized loads, follow special permitting requirements, and coordinate with site personnel.
• Knowledge of wide load permits, routing regulations, and escort requirements.

Pay

$26.00 - $29.00/hour