Driver, Regional

About the role

The regional Truck Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently completing regional deliveries with care, professionalism, and precision. This role involves managing same-day pickup and delivery (P&D) operations within a defined geographic area, ensuring the safe and timely transportation of freight.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi-tractor/trailers for up to 11 hours after 10 hours off-duty on runs of up to one week or more.
• Backs trailers to customer docks.
• Maintain compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and safe and professional driving behavior.
• Communicate with customer representatives in a pleasant, respectful, and efficient manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with dispatchers.
• Comply with all DOT requirements including drug and alcohol testing (subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing).
• Secure cargo and properly arrange and balance it within the vehicle.
• Ensure any mechanical issues with the vehicle are corrected before driving.
• Swing and secure trailer doors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid CDL A License required.
• Minimum 2 years of CDL A driving experience within the last 4 years (3+ years preferred).
• Must meet DOT qualification requirements (FMCSR 391.41).
• No positive drug or alcohol test results in the past five (5) yrs.
• No accident involving bodily injury within the last three (3) yrs.
• Experience in local P&D operations, multi-stop routing, and urban driving environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of load securement and freight handling.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and professionalism in customer-facing environments.
• Experience handling high-value or sensitive freight preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• TWIC card (or ability to obtain within 90 days, if required).
• Hazmat endorsement required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to operate a commercial vehicle and perform physical freight handling activities.
• Sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate steering wheel, controls, GPS, and electronic logging devices.
• Frequent entry and exit of the cab (4–6 feet) multiple times per shift.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull freight ranging from 1–125 pounds (team lift or equipment-assisted when required).
• Lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Frequent reaching at or above shoulder height, at waist level, and below waist level.
• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and crouch during loading/unloading and inspections.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractor and trailer.
• Hook/unhook trailers, operate landing gear, fifth wheel release, and related equipment.
• Walk and stand for portions of the shift on surfaces such as concrete, metal, or dock plates, which may be uneven, wet, or slippery.
• Operate foot pedals and manual transmission (if applicable).

Benefits

• Start at $1.10 CPM based on experience.
• Plus $20.00 each stop.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Company paid short-term & long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401K plan with up to 5% company match.
• Generous PTO package – including vacation, sick time, birthday holiday, 3 and 6 paid holidays a year.
• Bi-weekly pay with Daily Pay options.
• $1,000 Referral Bonus Program.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Paid orientation including transportation, lodging, and meals.