Driver, Hourly CDL-A

About the role

This role involves driving a tractor trailer or straight truck for local, OTR, shuttle, and overnight routes delivering and unloading food and food-related products. Routes must be completed safely according to company policies and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor to loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed
• Unload products from trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required
• Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors
• Ensure tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
• Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements
• Perform 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• 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 approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location
• Compensation: $31.00/hr

Qualifications

• 6-12 Months commercial driving experience (Customized and Specialty)
• 1 year or more commercial driving experience (PFS – b/c they have the driver Trainee)
• Valid CDL A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• 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 approximately 60 to 90 pounds, depending on the location
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass road test
• Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years