Class A Driver

Class A Driver

At PACE Supply, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and high-quality products to our customers. As a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, and industrial supplies, we uphold values of integrity, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in all we do.

The Class A Driver will be responsible for transporting company inventory and materials between the distribution center in Stockton, CA and branch locations in Idaho. The position requires safe, professional operation of commercial vehicles while ensuring on-time deliveries and compliance with all DOT and company regulations.

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Responsibilities

Class A Drivers are tasked with safely operating heavy-duty commercial vehicles to transport goods and materials to various destinations. They are required to comply with federal, state, and local transportation regulations, as well as adhere to company policies to ensure efficient and safe operations. Core duties include:

• Perform scheduled transfers between company locations.
• Ensure Idaho deliveries arrive by 5:00 AM on Monday and Thursday mornings.
• Safely operate a new International sleeper-cab tractor.
• Pull and maneuver 53' curtain-side trailers and doubles/triples combinations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain accurate driver logs and required transportation documentation.
• Properly secure cargo, including the use of chains and load securement equipment.
• Hook, unhook, inspect, and safely operate doubles/triples combinations.
• Adhere to all DOT, FMCSA, and company safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, warehouse teams, and branch personnel.

A successful Class A Driver should demonstrate a clean driving record, a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift and maneuver heavy objects as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Doubles/Triples endorsement required.
• Minimum 2 years of Class A driving experience.
• Experience operating 53' curtain-side trailers or flatbed trailers.
• Experience with cargo securement, including chaining and load restraint procedures.
• Experience hooking and unhooking doubles/triples combinations.
• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and hours-of-service requirements.
• Clean driving record and ability to meet company driver qualification standards.
• Ability to pass DOT-required drug and alcohol testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous linehaul or transfer-route experience.
• Experience operating sleeper-cab tractors.
• Experience driving in mountain and winter-weather conditions.

Equipment:

• New International sleeper-cab tractor.
• 53' curtain-side trailer.
• Doubles and triples trailer combinations.

Travel Requirements:

• Position will require overnight travel.
• Driver will typically spend a minimum of two nights per week away from home.
• Regular routes will include transfers to Idaho twice per week.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb in and out of commercial vehicles and trailers.
• Ability to connect and disconnect trailers and associated equipment.
• Ability to secure loads and handle cargo securement equipment.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 80 pounds as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California/Idaho employment regulations.
• Physical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.
• Drug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefit Snapshot:

PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

Relocation Benefits: NO

Remote Availability: NO

*Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, qualifications and other business considerations. PACE Supply is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the HR Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.