Truck Driver Class A

About the role

As a CDL-A driver, you will be responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required
• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 12+ months Tractor/trailer experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass road test
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift

Benefits

• Consistent routes & hours
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) with company match + stock purchase plan
• Paid time off + holidays
• Education Assistance & growth opportunities

Pay

Pay starts at $27 an hour

Schedule

Schedule is Monday - Friday, weekends off! Will have a 4–5-day work week