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CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Employee Discounts
Life insurance

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a renowned transportation and logistics division that specializes in delivering products efficiently and safely to customers. The company operates using a cross-dock model, which involves loading and unloading shipments quickly to minimize storage time and expedite delivery. The organization prioritizes customer satisfaction, adherence to safety protocols, and efficient route management to ensure timely deliveries. As a key player in the supply chain, this company values skilled drivers who can navigate assigned routes punctually while managing multiple stops and handling products safely. The employment type is full-time, with a structured work schedule that includes overtime, weekends, and holidays as operational needs arise. Compensation is competitive and reflective of the responsibilities and demands of the position.

The role focuses on delivering packages along set routes daily, requiring drivers to load and unload products at each stop using hand trucks, ensuring that packages are handled correctly and placed in the appropriate customer storage areas. Drivers must follow designated routing orders as planned by the Transportation Department Manager. In addition to driving duties, the job entails lifting and moving products that weigh between 1 to 75 pounds regularly, and sometimes up to 100 pounds, emphasizing the physical nature of the job. The candidate will also routinely participate in pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, and report any issues or discrepancies encountered during routes. Customer interaction forms an important part of this role, as drivers verify deliveries, obtain signatures, resolve complaints professionally, and communicate effectively with management when invoice discrepancies occur. Occasionally, drivers may assist in loading trucks, palletizing products, and performing other duties as assigned by supervisors or managers.

This position requires dependable individuals who can operate independently while conforming to company safety protocols and delivering excellent customer service. Attention to detail, physical stamina, good communication skills, and adherence to legal and company regulations are critical to succeeding in this role. The company also provides ongoing training and support to ensure drivers maintain high standards and keep up with best practices in transportation logistics. Overall, this role offers a stable career path for those interested in logistics, transportation, and customer-focused service within a reputable and well-established organization.

Job Requirements

  • 21 plus years of age
  • must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • license to drive - valid Class A commercial driver license with a clean driving record
  • commercial vehicle drivers must have the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
  • touch freight - may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly
  • flexibility - overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require

Job Qualifications

  • 21 plus years of age
  • must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • license to drive - valid Class A commercial driver license with a clean driving record
  • commercial vehicle drivers must have the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records
  • touch freight - ability to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly
  • flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as business needs require
  • 1 year customer delivery experience preferred
  • 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred
  • 6 months food and beverage experience preferred
  • 2 years consistent work history preferred

Job Duties

  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
  • runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
  • unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas
  • frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds
  • frequently reach up to 72 inches to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart
  • constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer
  • verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
  • contact management for authorization when discrepancies are on invoices
  • communicate all errors and returns
  • call in when a customer does not receive their entire order
  • handle any customer complaints professionally
  • handle company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and perform a pre-trip inspection
  • perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and policies

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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