Dedicated Local Driver

Dedicated Driver

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Unlike standard P&D or OTR roles, this position is assigned exclusively to one of our premier accounts. In this role, you will operate commercial vehicles including specialized equipment or trailers across both intra-state and inter-state routes. Responsibilities include travel between company service centers and designated meet-and-turn points, with drivers occasionally assisting in the sorting, loading, unloading, and handling of freight as required. As a Dedicated Driver, you serve as the primary face of our company to this specific client. This requires maintaining a consistent schedule and mastering the account's unique operational requirements, including strict adherence to the ACT process for application and freight processing. This position demands a high level of commitment to safety, compliance, and performance standards to ensure the efficient and secure transportation of our customer's freight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate commercial vehicles safely while adhering to all state and federal regulations, including traffic laws, hours of service, and hazmat transportation requirements.
• Meet DOT medical standards and maintain a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of company equipment and report any defects.
• Operate company-provided IT equipment in compliance with policy to record ELD, VIR, trip, and dispatch information.
• Ensure proper cargo securement to prevent damage during transport.
• Load, unload, and secure freight as required.
• Maintain communication with dispatch and adhere to trip scheduling requirements.
• Exhibit professional conduct and represent the company in a positive manner with customers and team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Valid DOT physical
• May be required: Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples endorsements
• Minimum 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience
• Driving record reflecting no more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must complete company onboarding process, including drug screening, background check, MVR, and PSP review
• Successful completion of new-hire training, including assessments, driving test, trailer combination test, and forklift test
• Minimum 21 years of age

Pay Range: $34.50 per hour, General Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Requirements:

Physical Requirements: This position requires but is not limited to the following physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, material moving, lifting, and reaching.

In addition, this position requires but is not limited to the following cognitive requirements: Maintain situational awareness, read manifests, interpret navigation, and identify shipment labels accurately. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Working Environment: This position operates in various environments, including indoor docks, enclosed vehicles, and outdoor areas. Work may occur in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, low-light conditions, and around moving equipment or other personnel engaged in freight handling.

Operating Schedule: Days: Monday through Sunday (varies by business needs) Shifts: AM/PM schedules are determined by operational requirements and subject to change.

Category: Dedicated Local Driver