CDL Driver - Trainee - GIF Logistics

Job Description:

Driver Trainee (Class A CDL) for Amazon Freight Partner

Compensation: $24.00 per hour + benefits

Local-Home Daily, No-touch freight

Benefits: Healthcare, Dental and Vision, Retirement, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, and Safety/Performance Bonus.

Location: Bordentown, New Jersey

GIF Logistics, Inc is hiring CDL Driver Trainees to support the Amazon Freight Partner program. We have partnered with the Amazon Career Choice program to offer excellent entry-level truck driving training to new Commercial Drivers License Class A (CDL-A) holders. We'll help you transition both professionally and financially into your new career. Amazon Career Choice applicants must have completed a minimum of 160 hours of CDL-A Training and meet Amazon's rigorous safety Standards. You will be paid $18.00 per hour during the training period. Once the new driver training is completed, the hourly pay will be adjusted to 24.00 per hour.

GIF Logistics is a local small business with the benefits of a large company. Our commitment to safety is what drives our culture. Here you will receive ongoing safety training and coaching to help shape and improve your safety awareness and skills. You will be rewarded with a safety and performance bonus as well. GIF Logistics is always seeking growth opportunities within the AFP program, and as such, there will be opportunities for our drivers to grow as well.

All applicants are required to complete a background check, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query, and pre-employment drug test before being fully onboarded.

Key job responsibilities:

• Haul loads (primarily no-touch freight) using state-of-the-art equipment and technology

• Drive local and regional routes that have you home after every shift

• Work a minimum of 35 hours per week with opportunities for additional shifts and overtime after 40 hours.

• E xceed customer expectations by delivering trailers/containers on time and in a safe manner.

Why you'll want to work for GIF Logistics

• Earn More: We offer competitive pay plus a safety/performance bonus.

• Compelling Benefits such as Healthcare, dental/vision, retirement, EAP, and PTO (paid time off).

• Consistent Work: You will be scheduled for consistent work all year and have opportunities for additional shifts and overtime.

• Basic qualifications:

• Be 21 years of age or older

• Must possess a CDL-A driver's license

• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical

• Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English

• Must satisfy Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements imposed by the DOT

• Must have a positive Drive-A-Check (DAC) Report

• Pass a DOT-required drug screen

• Able to learn and use handheld technology devices and apps associated with work assignments.

Preferred qualifications:

• 1 + years of experience using handheld technology devices

• 1 + years of experience using smartphone applications such as GPS

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

• Own an iPhone (preferred but not necessary)

You will not be employed by Amazon; instead, you will be working directly for GIF Logistics, a company that partners with Amazon.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, sex (including sexual orientation), or genetic information (including family medical history).

Trainee