CDL Wide Load

CDL Wide Load Driver

Founded in 1983, Lumber Specialties operates multiple facilities in Dyersville, Story City, Osceola, Iowa and Kirkland, Illinois that total more than 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space on 64 acres. Lumber Specialties produces roof and floor trusses, wall panels as well as providing engineered wood products, steel beams and laminated columns to customers throughout the Midwest. Lumber Specialties is a division of US LBM, one of the country's leading distributors of specialty building materials.

The CDL Wide Load is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of wall panels, trusses and other materials to job sites and other locations. This role requires maintaining a Class A or B Driver's license and may include overnight trips that require staying in a hotel or truck cab. Drivers must perform pre- and post-trip inspections, manage logs, and adhere to hours-of-service requirements. The CDL Wide Load is typically a more experienced driver who may also operate a roll-off trailer or other specialty equipment and has advanced driving skills necessary for maneuvering wide loads.

We have both Part-Time and Full-Time positions available.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

What You Will Do

• Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for deliveries to both active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and inter-state travel may be required.
• Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal regulations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor, addressing client needs, representing the company positively during all interactions, and relaying messages received from customers while on job sites.
• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.
• Adheres to all regulations and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and complies with all regulations and conditions outlined in applicable permits.
• Prepares and maintains accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods in accordance with federal regulations.
• Delivers and unloads materials accurately and safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at the point of delivery.
• Records all merchandise returned by truck and assists in unloading materials returned for credit, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
• Safely and efficiently operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck, ensuring it is well-kept and ready for operation.
• Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas.
• Operates a roll-off trailer or other specialty equipment to transport oversized or overweight loads.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Qualifications

• 3+ CDL experience preferred.
• Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.
• Experience transporting wide loads or oversized freight preferred
• Experience operating roll-off trucks and other specialty trailers, including loading, unloading, and secure transport of materials preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.
• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.
• Maintain current operator's license and meet company driver qualification requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques
• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and HOS compliance.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of wide load safety regulations and procedures, ensuring safe operation in compliance with industry standards.
• Ability to safely handle oversized loads, follow special permitting requirements, and coordinate with site personnel.
• Knowledge of wide load permits, routing regulations and escort requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL License required.
• Class B CDL License required.
• For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions - a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification preferred – maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g. NCCCO, NCCER, CIC) preferred.

Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:

CDL Driver I

CDL Driver II

CDL Long haul

CDL Driver Boom Crane

Lumber Specialties, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.