Route Delivery Driver

Driven Distribution Group is the holding company of Tri-State Enterprises, Inc. and Chicago Parts & Sound, LLC. As a leading automotive aftermarket distribution company, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and strong partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and employees. We are building a high-performance culture grounded in our Core Values: Do the Right Thing, Reach for Greatness, Initiate Positivity, Value Teamwork, and Embrace Feedback.

About the Role

The Route Delivery Driver is responsible for safely operating company vehicles to deliver products to designated customer locations. This role ensures timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining compliance with safety standards. In addition to driving, the Route Driver performs loading, unloading, and other warehouse-related tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles safely and professionally at all times
• Deliver products to specified locations in a timely manner
• Unload and stack products with customers in a friendly, courteous manner
• Complete delivery paperwork and submit required documentation promptly
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain cleanliness of delivery vehicle and work area
• Assist with general warehouse functions as needed
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and DOT regulations
• Remain attentive and alert to operate in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a route delivery or transportation role
• Valid state-issued driver's license and a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive aftermarket or logistics industry
• Familiarity with basic warehouse procedures and systems
• Working knowledge of DOT safety regulations

Core Competencies

• Safety Awareness
• Customer Focus
• Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Teamwork

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in mixed environments, including warehouse settings and outdoor delivery areas. Employees are regularly exposed to varying weather and traffic conditions and are frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift. The role involves:

• Regularly lifting and moving up to 10 pounds
• Frequently lifting/moving up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lifting/moving items over 100 pounds

Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color perception, and depth perception. The use of hands and arms is essential to operate delivery equipment and handle materials.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

To ensure safety and compliance, employees in this role are required to always wear steel-toe or composite safety shoes.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must meet employment eligibility requirements as established by U.S. federal law
• Employment is contingent upon a conditional offer and the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a drug screening

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holidays
• Safety shoe reimbursement program
• Employee discount program for auto parts

Reasonable Accommodations

Driven Distribution Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.