CDL Driver

CDL Driver

The CDL Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and professional transportation of building materials, construction products, and equipment to customer locations and job sites. This role combines commercial driving responsibilities with hands-on support in loading, unloading, securing, and verifying materials while ensuring compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations and company safety standards. Depending on the business unit, deliveries may include oversized, specialized, or engineered building components. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, customer-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

Safe Transportation & Delivery

• Safely transport building materials, products, and equipment to customer locations according to established routes and delivery schedules
• Conduct thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with DOT/FMCSA regulations and company policies
• Plan delivery routes while accounting for traffic, weather, road restrictions, and jobsite accessibility
• Maintain regular communication with dispatch regarding departure, arrival, delays, route changes, and delivery status
• Obtain customer signatures, delivery confirmations, and required documentation upon delivery
• Represent QXO professionally during all customer interactions

Loading, Securement & Material Handling

• Verify load accuracy and inspect materials prior to departure
• Safely load, secure, and transport materials using proper load securement methods, including straps, chains, binders, and tie-downs as appropriate
• Assist with loading and unloading materials while following safe lifting and material handling practices
• Perform touch-freight duties, including lifting, carrying, and moving products as required
• Verify delivered materials with customers and document discrepancies or damaged products

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service during each delivery
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding delivery schedules, product questions, and jobsite requirements
• Assist customers with unloading and placement of materials when appropriate
• Notify branch personnel of customer concerns, jobsite issues, or service opportunities

Equipment & Documentation

• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional company vehicle
• Complete inspection reports, delivery documentation, electronic logs, and mobile application updates accurately and on time
• Utilize GPS, route planning software, mobile applications, and electronic delivery systems effectively
• Report vehicle maintenance concerns, equipment issues, accidents, or safety incidents immediately

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all DOT/FMCSA regulations and company driving policies
• Wear required PPE and maintain safe work practices at all times
• Inspect delivery sites to identify hazards and ensure safe loading and unloading conditions
• Use spotters when maneuvering in congested or hazardous areas whenever possible
• Adapt safely to changing weather, road, and jobsite conditions
• Promote a safety-first culture while protecting company assets and customer property
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and safe driving practices
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently while managing daily delivery schedules
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to operate mobile applications, GPS systems, and electronic delivery tools
• Valid Class A CDL license in good standing
• Minimum 12 years of verifiable commercial driving experience preferred
• Experience operating flatbed trucks, tractor-trailers, or oversized load vehicles preferred
• Forklift experience or ability to operate material handling equipment is a plus
• Experience delivering building materials, construction products, trusses, wall panels, steel, rebar, roofing, or similar products preferred
• Clean driving record and ability to meet company driving requirements
• Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screening, and background requirements as applicable
• Primarily field-based with frequent driving throughout assigned service areas
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, traffic, construction sites, warehouses, and customer facilities
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, and enter or exit commercial vehicles
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds or more using proper lifting techniques
• Frequent use of load securement equipment, mobile technology, and material handling equipment
• May require overtime, weekend work, overnight travel, or flexible schedules based on operational needs

What you'll earn:

• Health care benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off

Benefits for union-represented roles are determined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and may differ from standard company benefits.

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.