Delivery Driver - Overnight - Class A CDL - Short-Haul Exemption

Transfer Driver

Every branch that opens ready to serve customers in the morning is ready because of a run that happened in the dark. When a contractor walks into a branch at 7 a.m. and the material they need is on the shelf, it is because a transfer driver moved it there overnight. That is not a small thing. That is the whole thing.

At Shepherd, transfer drivers are the connective tissue of the branch network. While the rest of the company sleeps, you keep material moving between our locations so every branch starts the day stocked, staged, and ready to keep its promises. You carry Shepherd's reliability from one building to the next on every run.

Work Shift and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00pm - 4:00am

Compensation Details:

The maximum expected pay rate for this position is $38.00 per hour.

Additional Information:

Steel toed boots required.

CDL Class A required and must pass DOT medical exam.

Key Outcomes - Organized by what matters, not just what you do.

Transfer & Transportation

Operate transfer trucks tractor-trailer and box/flatbed (manual and automatic transmission) on assigned inter-branch routes across the Shepherd network

Move electrical materials accurately and on time between Shepherd branches and distribution points

Verify transfer manifests and load accuracy before departure and document any discrepancies immediately

Communicate proactively with dispatch and receiving branches if a transfer is at risk of delay

Vehicle Operation & Safety

Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections every shift no shortcuts

Operate equipment safely and in full compliance with DOT regulations and Shepherd safety standards

Report mechanical issues, equipment needs, or safety concerns to leadership without delay

Maintain current CDL Class A license, DOT certification, and medical certification at all times

Warehouse & Load Support

Assist with loading and unloading, including wrapping pallets and staging freight for transfer

Stage inbound material at the receiving branch so the morning crew can start ready

Work with warehouse teams on both ends to ensure transfer loads are built and verified correctly before they leave the building

Network Coordination

Coordinate with dispatch and receiving-branch personnel professionally at every stop your handoff is their morning

Communicate ETAs, delays, and load status clearly and on time

Represent Shepherd professionally at any customer or job-site stops your route includes

Flag discrepancies, feedback, or concerns to your Manager the same shift they occur

What Success Looks Like - After 90 days, you and your Manager should both be able to point to these markers:

Transfer runs are completed on time and loads arrive complete and correct recurring errors or missed stops are rare

Pre-trip and post-trip inspections are completed every shift without prompting

Discrepancies are documented and communicated the shift they occur not discovered by the morning crew

Receiving branches consistently open stocked and staged because your runs land on time

Vehicle is returned in the condition it left fueled, clean, and ready for the next run

Warehouse teams on both ends trust that loads you help build or stage are right before they move

Who Thrives Here - This role is a strong fit if:

You take safety seriously every pre-trip, every run, not just when someone is watching

You work well independently overnight and hold your standards without a supervisor over your shoulder

You communicate problems early, not after they become the morning crew's problem

You take pride in how you represent the company at every branch and every stop

You are reliable the network knows they can count on your run to land

You treat every branch you deliver to as part of your team

You understand that a late or short transfer is not just a logistics problem it is a branch that opens unable to keep its promise

Qualifications & Requirements

CDL Class A license required

Current DOT and Medical Certification cards required

Minimum 3 years of driving experience with a clean motor vehicle record

Ability to operate tractor-trailer with manual transmission

Knowledge of air brake systems

Comfortable working overnight/night-shift hours and driving independently with minimal supervision

Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. regularly and perform the physical requirements of the role

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain through onsite training

Available for schedule adjustments as business needs require

Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening

Strong verbal communication skills you relay information clearly and on time

Familiarity with the region and inter-branch routes preferred

Why Join Shepherd Electric Supply

Competitive hourly rate with opportunity for growth

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Paid vacation and personal time

401(k) with employer match

Stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership

A culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first

A company scaling into new markets with real paths to grow with it

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shepherd Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.