Driver

Efficiently manage delivery routes within a 300-mile radius, ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods.

Responsibilities

• Fully understand how to operate and safely drive your assigned delivery vehicle
• Drive trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) over 26,000 lbs.
• Pull a towed weight exceeding 10,000 lbs.
• Ensure trailer hitch is properly and securely attached to the tractor unit
• Transport goods from the place of origin to assigned destination
• Pick-up loads and organize goods in an ordered, logical manner
• Ensure contents are properly secured to prevent breakage or damage
• Utilize a donkey or forklift for loading and unloading materials
• Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods at selected destinations
• Obtain signatures to confirm and complete deliveries with clients
• Ensure timely deliveries
• Confirm contents of each shipment load matches the manifest document
• Perform inspections of your vehicle prior to and following each trip
• Always ensure your vehicle is kept clean
• Maintain and service vehicle as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered
• Follow delivery schedule and rest at appropriate times
• Maintain detailed driving and delivery logs – Electronic logs a must
• Adhere to company rules and regulations
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions
• Comply with DOT regulations
• Always make safety a priority

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid Class A driver’s license required
• 1+ years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations
• Must pass a background check and drug test
• Skilled at driving large vehicles
• Comfortable maneuvering and parking a tractor-trailer
• Alert, focused, and detail oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. at a time
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• Customer service skills and ability to represent the company in an appropriate manner

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance including Spouse and Children
• Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• $2,000 per year safety bonus
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Value added benefits such as travel insurance, financial readiness programs, and legal services