CDL Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL
• Minimum 6 months of commercial driving and delivery experience
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Valid DOT medical certificate
• Clean or solid driving record
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle in various weather and traffic conditions
• Skills & Competencies Strong customer service and communication skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Good organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficient in maneuvering, parking, and operating large vehicles
• Physical Demands & Work Environment
• Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
• Experience: 6 months required

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay and benefits, consistent schedules, and predictable home time no overnight stays
• Schedule Monday-Saturday Start time: Between 12am-5am Compensation $270.00/day
• The driver's total compensation for the week (under the daily rate or otherwise) shall be divided by the driver's total hours for the week to determine the driver's "regular rate" for that week
• Thus, for example, if a driver has a daily rate of $220 and works 45 hours in a work week over the course of five days, then the driver's total compensation will be ($220)(5) = $1,100
• Dividing that total compensation by hours results in ($1,100) / (45 hrs.)
• = $24.44/hr
• The driver worked 5 hours in excess of forty hours and therefore receives the following additional pay for overtime: (5) ($12.44) = $61.11
• Perks Competitive weekly pay 10 paid holidays annually Birthday Pay Paid orientation and training Consistent, year-round work State-of-the-art equipment No overnight stays
• Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance (family coverage available) Life & AD&D insurance Generous vacation time Paid sick and personal time 401(k) savings plan Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Uniforms provided Annual safe driver bonus Employee referral bonus Attendance Bonus Annual union wage increase

Responsibilities

• The CDL Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a 24-foot straight truck to deliver fresh dairy products to customer locations on an assigned route
• This position requires compliance with all DOT and FMCSA regulations, excellent customer service, and the ability to perform physical delivery tasks
• Then, the driver will receive one half of their regular rate as thus determined multiplied by the number of hours in excess of forty that the driver worked in that week
• Driving & Delivery Operate a 24-foot straight truck over assigned delivery routes
• Safely deliver a wide variety of cold dairy products to multiple customer locations and collect empty cases
• Load, secure, and unload products using proper handling techniques
• Manually unload cases using carts, dollies, and other tools
• Use GPS and route information to ensure efficient deliveries
• Verify delivery counts, inventory accuracy, and product condition
• Collect payments from customers and issue receipts when required
• Follow all DOT, FMCSA, and traffic regulations
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Complete driver logs and/or inspection reports
• Report accidents, safety issues, or vehicle defects immediately
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic equipment care
• Documentation and Communication Complete delivery paperwork and handheld entries
• Submit daily customer paperwork including invoices, load orders, and handheld reports
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and customers
• Resolve delivery discrepancies and report issues to management
• Training and Development Participate in annual driver safety training
• Maintain knowledge of DOT regulations, accident reporting, and customer service standards
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods while driving
• Frequently required to lift and move up to 75 pounds, occasionally more
• May be required to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Work environment includes vehicle operation and customer delivery locations
• Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments
• All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities
• To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently

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Company Description

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