Lead Driver- CLASS A CDL

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits We Offer Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

Tricont Trucking is currently seeking a Lead Class A Truck Driver to join our Distribution Center (“DC”)

The Lead Class A Truck Driver plays a vital role in ensuring the company’s continued success. This position requires a person to be dependable, focused on safety and requires a person be flexible and cooperative. The Lead CDL Driver should have all the skills of a CDL Driver and possess the ability to successfully driver, train, and mentor CDL Drivers.

Schedule: 7am-5pm

Kansas City - $1700 to $1900 per week, average 45 hours/week

At Tricont Trucking We Expect Results!

Responsibilities:

• Meet with the Regional Transportation Manager, dispatch supervisor, and other members of the DC Operations Team to understand the expectations of the Lead Driver position.
• Become familiar the DC routes, processes and policies
• Do ride along with drivers and learn the various routes.
• Continue expanding the assigned duties to include driver ride along, paperwork process for DOT, etc.
• Identify the Terminals strengths, weaknesses and opportunities
• Responsible for assigning drivers to loads
• Responsible for assigning Trucks/Trailers to Dispatch
• Dispatching throughout the day
• Scheduling Driver including PTO scheduling
• Monitoring Elog, HOS, DVIR, vehicle inspections for accuracy
• Monitoring Elog system for unidentified driving and safety alerts
• Safety – Ride-A-Longs/Pre-Post Trip Observations
• Maintain All Equipment/Rentals
• Schedule PM/Maintenance through venders
• Work with Regional and Fleet manager through PO issuing
• Enter Payroll into the TMS system
• Review Payroll daily for accuracy
• Accident Reporting
• Monitor Quarterly Random Testing program
• Monitor Monthly Training Program
• Quarterly Safety Meetings
• Paperwork retention (Scanning to TMS)
• Hiring Company/Lease drivers
• Training new drivers
• Cover routes when needed
• Other Duties that apply

Qualifications:

• Six (6) months to One (1) year Lead Driver or Supervisory experience overseeing a staff of drivers
• Class A CDL Driver’s License
• Clean MVR
• Ability to pass the Tricont Trucking background check and a DOT physical including functional capacity exam and drug screen
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Demonstrated ability of dealing effectively and in a cooperative manner with personnel/departmental staff
• Knowledge of DOT Regulations
• Commitment to working as a team member for the benefit of the organization
• 2 years recent Class A driving experience; a minimum of 6 months to a year Lead Driver experience and/or related experience overseeing staff.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.

Route Management experience a plus.