Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable and skilled Truck Driver to join our transportation team. The Truck Driver will ensure timely deliveries while adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.
Work Schedule: This is an FT overnight position. Drivers should expect shift start times to vary between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with most shifts lasting 10–12 hours. Flexibility with start times and the ability to work overnight are required. Subject to DOT Hours of Service regulations
Duties
- Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times
- Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas
- Complete all pickup and returns (e.g., pallets, etc.)
- Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures
- Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience
- Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection
- Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance.
- Communicate effectively with management and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any issues encountered on the road.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the truck.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
- Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (6 + per shift) required.
Qualifications
- Registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
- Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required
- Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
- Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.
- Successfully passing MVR requirements for CDL and medical card, a drug test, and background check.
- *Registering with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
Benefits for this role include health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term disability.
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.43 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This job requires loading & unloading pallets of food products with an electric pallet jack, are you able to meet this condition?
Work Location: In person
