Route Driver

Job Summary

The Route Driver plays a critical role in supporting Brightmore Brands’ donation and retail operations by safely and efficiently transporting donated goods, supplies, and materials between donation sites, retail stores, and processing centers. This position follows scheduled routes, loads and unloads materials, ensures proper handling and secure transport of donations, and maintains accurate records and documentation. A strong commitment to safety, exceptional customer service, and consistent professional representation of the organization is essential for success in this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate company vehicles in a safe, professional, and efficient manner to transport goods, donations, and supplies between designated stores, warehouses, and partner locations.
• Load and unload trucks carefully, ensuring all materials, pallets, and containers are properly secured and protected during transit.
• Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles to verify roadworthiness, cleanliness, and compliance with DOT and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely records including route sheets, delivery logs, mileage reports, inspection forms, and incident documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with store teams, vendors, and donors by maintaining clear, courteous, and professional communication.
• Assist with warehouse and dock operations as needed, including staging inventory, sorting donations, operating pallet jacks or lift gates, and organizing materials for outbound routes.
• Support the transportation team by helping plan efficient delivery schedules, identifying route improvements, and communicating any changes, delays, or issues promptly.
• Ensure proper handling of equipment and maintain cleanliness and organization of vehicles, load docks, and storage areas.
• Adhere to all company policies, DOT regulations, and safety procedures, reporting any maintenance needs or vehicle concerns immediately.
• Perform occasional special pickups, donation collections, or supply transfers to support store or event operations.
• Remain flexible adjusting to varying workloads, changing priorities, or extended routes as needed.
• Work effectively in outdoor and warehouse environments, including exposure to hot, cold, and wet weather conditions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Minimum 1 year of Driving experience with 16’ or 26’ foot box truck

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs.
• Perform a physically demanding role that requires making 25 to 50 stops per day for pickups and deliveries.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods while driving routes and maintain alertness and focus on the road. 
• Requires regular physical activity in outdoor and warehouse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and weather conditions.