Class A Delivery Driver

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, and more. With a broad network of offices and partners worldwide, CORT Events specializes in delivering and installing furniture for festivals, weddings, corporate events, and high-profile gatherings like the Super Bowl.

About the role

This is not a typical dock-to-dock Class A driving position. The Delivery Driver works collaboratively as part of the Operations team, responsible for loading, delivering, and installing furniture at Tradeshow and Event venues.

Responsibilities

• Loading Trucks: Inspect furniture to ensure acceptable condition. Load truck safely to protect products from damage during transport. Ensure accurate loading order of items to meet delivery specifications.
• Operations Planning & Communication: Attend pre-delivery meetings to review logistics, timelines, and client expectations. Maintain regular communication with the operations team to report and resolve issues.
• Truck inspections: Complete pre- and post-trip truck inspections. Clean and prep trucks for future shifts.
• Documentation and service logs: Complete all required written documentation. Operate an electronic logging device and maintain records of duty as determined by FMCSA.
• Driving: Drive tractor-trailers, box trucks, or sprinter vans on delivery routes safely and lawfully.
• Deliveries: Install and assemble furniture at tradeshow or event venues based on floor plans or client instructions, ensuring accuracy and aesthetic presentation. Clean, touch up, or perform repairs as needed. Use a show site mobile app to document accurate delivery.
• Pick-ups: Inspect furniture for damage, load it into trucks, and ensure no product is left behind at venues.
• Provide onsite customer service: Interact professionally with clients during deliveries and setups, addressing questions or concerns.
• Supervise temporary labor: Instruct temporary associates on delivery, pickup, loading, or unloading tasks, ensuring work aligns with client requests and safety standards.
• Perform warehouse duties as needed: Manually load or unload materials, organize warehouse items, unbox and clean products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid and current Class A driver’s license in the state of residency.
• A minimum of 3 months professional experience driving a tractor-trailer; 1 year of experience preferred.
• Physically able and willing to move furniture indoors, outdoors, up or down stairs, and in all weather conditions; ability to lift 100+ pounds with a partner.
• Ability to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Per FMSCA Regulations: Drivers must read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to maintain a valid DOT Medical Evaluator Certificate, including passing a physical and drug screening.
• Ability to successfully pass a road test based on FMCSA/CORT requirements.
• Acceptable MVR per CORT’s Safe Driving Standards.

Pay

$29 per hour.

Schedule

Schedule will vary based on the needs of the business; weekends are required. Opportunity to earn 40 hours a week plus occasional overtime.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate with weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• Promote-from-within culture.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and perks.