Local Driver

About the role

The Local Driver CDL A position at Kenco Logistics involves the safe and timely transport and delivery of general commodities between warehouses and scheduled destinations. This role requires the possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and operates a diesel tractor/trailer.

Responsibilities

• Operates company equipment to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Pre-plans trips and communicates any delays to relevant team members.
• Maintains driver’s daily logs and other required documents.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all company equipment.
• Immediately reports all instances of damaged product or delivery issues to the supervisor.
• Provides White Glove service at every pickup and delivery, ensuring product handling from receipt to delivery.
• Maintains equipment cleanliness and ensures all dunnage is securely fastened before entering public roads.
• Reports all incidents involving damage to the product or delivery issues to the supervisor.
• Ensures all assigned tools and equipment are maintained and accounted for.
• Adheres to professional conduct and maintains courteous behavior towards other drivers on the road.
• Complies with DOT and OSHA regulations and state laws.
• Performs any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of tractor trailer driving within the past 7 years.
• Meets FMCSA and company requirements.
• Passes background check, DOT physical, and drug screening.

Competencies

• Action-Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and challenges with urgency and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that propel the organization forward.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to accomplish tasks and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach and demeanor in real-time to meet changing demands.

Travel Requirements

This position is expected to travel approximately 75% or greater.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance options such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (approximately 2 weeks).
• Employer-paid holidays (10 days).

Disclosures

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