Class A CDL Truck Driver

Minimum of two (2) years of flatbed driving experience preferred. The Truck Driver is responsible for safely transporting and delivering fabricated steel products and materials in a timely and professional manner while maintaining compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, company, and customer requirements. This position includes local and long-distance driving responsibilities, load securement, vehicle inspections, customer interaction, and support of shop operations during non-driving periods. The Truck Driver plays a critical role in representing the company through safe driving practices, professionalism, and dependable service. Essential Functions: Safely transport fabricated steel products, materials, and equipment to customer locations and job sites. Perform local and long-distance driving assignments as scheduled. Coordinate deliveries, routes, schedules, and load information with management and shop personnel. Properly secure, balance, and verify cargo using approved load securement methods and equipment. Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections and report defects, maintenance issues, or safety concerns immediately. Maintain accurate driver logs, fuel records, inspection reports, and delivery documentation in compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations using ELD systems or paper logs as required. Ensure vehicles are fueled, cleaned, maintained, and operating safely before and after trips. Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment to assist with loading and unloading trucks safely. Plan routes efficiently while meeting delivery schedules and customer expectations. Comply with all DOT, FMCSA, company, and traffic regulations always. Report accidents, citations, violations, equipment concerns, or incidents promptly to management. Interact professionally with customers, vendors, law enforcement personnel, and coworkers. Verify load accuracy and delivery paperwork before departing and upon delivery completion. Assist with shop operations, material handling, facility support, or miscellaneous projects during non-driving periods. Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned vehicles and work areas. Support company safety initiatives and always maintain a safe working environment. Knowledge/Skills: Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and applicable highway regulations. Experience with flatbed hauling, load securement, and oversized load awareness preferred. Ability to safely operate commercial motor vehicles, forklifts, overhead cranes, and related equipment. Ability to use ELD systems and maintain required compliance documentation accurately. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with management and dispatch personnel. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding company and customer information. Team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety and quality. Qualifications: Valid Class A CDL is required. Minimum of two (2) years of flatbed driving experience preferred. Current DOT medical certification required. Clean driving record and ability to meet company insurance requirements. Ability to pass required pre-employment and ongoing DOT compliance requirements. Forklift experience preferred. Oversized load experience preferred but not required. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Physical Demands: Requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, and reaching throughout the workday. Ability to safely enter and exit commercial vehicles and trailers regularly. Frequent lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 70 pounds. Ability to work outd ors in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, and humidity. Ability to safely secure loads using chains, straps, binders, tarps, and related equipment. Daily use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and additional required safety equipment. Work Environment and Expectations: Work is performed in commercial vehicles, customer locations, fabrication facilities, loading areas, and outdoor environments with exposure to weather, traffic, noise, moving machinery, and material handling operations. Standard work schedule may include early mornings, evenings, overtime, overnight travel, or weekend work depending on delivery schedules and operational needs. Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, punctuality, cleanliness, and safe driving habits always. Drivers are expected to comply with all company policies, employee handbook requirements, and DOT/FMCSA regulations. Commitment to customer service, teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship is always required. M-F day runs, occasional weekends. Must be willing to work in fab shop when not driving. 90% driving / 10% fab shop work. Must be willing to secure their own loads before driving. Second chance employer.