Hourly CDL-A Driver
Vistar · Romulus, MI · 5 days ago
Management$29.84/hrFull-time
Position Purpose
The CDL-A Driver fulfills a critical role in the country's food supply chain. They ensure products reach customers on time and in good condition, and build lasting relationships with customers.
Major Functional Responsibilities
- Perform all required safety checks, including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations.
- Inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
- Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
- Follow DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
- Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
- Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
- Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
- Complete in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
- Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
- Ensure that 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, completing necessary paperwork and procedures at the end of the shift.
- Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
- Comply with daily record-keeping and hours of service requirements, adhering to DOT, state, and company policies.
- Uphold overall safety standards and follow guidelines for the proper handling of freight throughout the delivery process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Required Qualifications
- Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
- Experience Required: 6 Months - 1 Year Commercial driving experience
- Foodservice distribution industry experience
- Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)
- Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD)
- Customer service-related work experience
Compensation
$29.84 per hour