Lead Driver

About the role

MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers that delivers lifesaving medical products directly to both commercial and residential customers. Our fleet consists of 2,100+ trucks featuring newer equipment, and we manage a network of over 50 distribution centers nationally, providing 1-day shipping to 95% of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team by 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, abiding by Medline’s safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment and performing safety checks.
• Unload and deliver product at customer facilities, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Provide in-person support to customers by addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate documentation upon delivery.
• Communicate with the dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to the delivery route or schedule 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 inspections of the vehicle to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued use.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401k with company match.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Safety prioritized as the top concern.

Pay

$26.25 - $38.00 hourly, based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Schedule

Home daily with local routes.