Class A Truck Driver - Gibsonton

About the role

The Driver, Hourly CDL-A is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position details

• Local & Regional Routes Available
• Drivers can earn $1346.00 average weekly pay (Must meet minimum weekly requirements, will be discussed during interview)
• Dispatch times as early as 2:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
• Immediately reports all safety hazards
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
• Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required
• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
• Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 1+ years Tractor/Trailer driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass road test
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect