Lead Driver

About the role

The Lead Driver is responsible for operating a straight truck to transport life-saving medical products to our local customers. The Lead Driver plays a critical role in building positive relationships with our customers by ensuring timely, accurate, and safe deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team - serving as a motivator and resource to drivers.
• Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management – communicating goals to drivers and escalating information to management when needed.
• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.
• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle between the Medline Facility and multiple customer destinations on a delivery route.
• Abide by Medline's safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment where needed, performing safety checks, etc.
• Unload and deliver product at our customer facilities, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Provide in-person support to the customer – addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate documentation upon delivery.
• Communicate with dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to delivery route or schedule in order to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.
• Maintain a travel and cargo log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Perform inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued vehicle use.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience
• Class A CDL; Licensed to operate assigned vehicle.
• Ability to meet Federal and State requirements for operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Clean driving record with no serious violations.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

What can you expect when you're on board?

• Our drivers are home daily with our local routes – we care about work-life balance
• New and updated trucks and equipment
• Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan
• Generous paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Safety is our #1 priority

Pay

$23.50 - $34.00 Hourly