Driver - Memphis

About the role

Empower Rental Group, a family of local equipment rental providers across the southeastern United States, is expanding its Memphis, TN branch. The company began with three locations in 2021 and now operates over 36 locations. The CDL A Driver is trusted to professionally deliver rental equipment and products to customers, load, unload, and secure transit equipment, relocate units as required, perform maintenance on the units, and assist the service department when needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport rental equipment and products to and from customer job sites or rental locations using a CDL A truck (CDL Class A license required).
• Safely navigate construction job sites and other delivery locations and unload the equipment at the desired location.
• Load, unload, and secure transit equipment; assist the service department and other areas as needed or during downtime.
• Keep the truck, tools, and all equipment in good condition and in safe working order.
• Maintain optimum truck efficiency by ensuring preventive‑maintenance requirements are met in accordance with the tractor manufacturer or lessor’s instructions.
• Build relationships with clients and consistently deliver positive interactions.
• Exhibit strong customer‑service skills with a neat appearance and professional demeanor; handle customer inquiries and requests promptly.
• Communicate frequently with the branch and/or customers, ensuring schedules are maintained and informing clients immediately of any delivery or pick‑up issues or delays.
• Make appropriate repairs to delivered units.
• Complete DOT logs as required, ensuring an accurate, signed paper log for every day of the week.
• Comply with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, especially Hours‑of‑Service rules.
• Maintain up‑to‑date permits at all times.
• Occasionally travel overnight for long‑distance deliveries.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections daily.
• Report any needed maintenance of trucks to the Branch Manager immediately.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Current, valid CDL A driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Firm understanding of the company’s driving policies and the rules of the road.
• Ability to exercise defensive driving skills at all times.
• Driving record must meet acceptable parameters for the company and/or its vendors/customers.
• Inability to drive may affect continued employment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer‑paid life insurance with a buy‑up option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability (STD) benefits
• Voluntary life, accident, and long‑term disability (LTD) benefits options
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick time
• Employee referral program
• ERG Employee Sharing Program