Our client is a leader in middle mile delivery. We are looking for CDL Class A truck drivers to drive in both autonomous and manual modes moving goods on short-haul B2B routes.
Job Details:
- Safely operate 26ft (or longer) box trucks along local Sherman routes for on-time deliveries to retail customers.
- 10-12 deliveries in one shift on average
- Must have 3 year of box truck experience
- Must be comfortable with loading/unloading using pallet jack when required!
- Act as an ambassador for the company for the clients
- Ensure vehicles arrive at pick-up and drop-off locations on time and the integrity of goods is retained on each journey
- Assist with loading and unloading customer goods using equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, dollies, lift gates, etc.
- Update the dispatch team on the status of the shift and route
- Record and review data via spreadsheets and other business-related applications.
- Ensure the operation and safety of trucks by daily routine checks (monitoring fluid levels, checking tire pressure, hose connections, etc.)
- Perform ad-hoc projects such as truck delivery to new locations, testing and/or installing new equipment, etc.
- Collaborate with teams to follow collection and drop-off procedures on each journey
NOTE: the vehicles are currently being driven in manual mode with the aim of moving toward autonomous operations.
Schedule and Pay:
- Pay rate is $24-$27 based on experience
- 8-14 hrs shift on average
- Starting time for driver as early as 4:00 AM
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years experience operating box straight trucks up to 26-35 ft long
- Previous experience in middle mile deliveries (e.g. warehouse to fulfillment center)
- Clean driving record, background check and drug screen
- Must be 25+ years old
- Must be willing to work flexible hours on both weekdays and weekends
- Customer relationship management experience
- Ability to be meticulous, organized, and proactive
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use smartphone applications and willingness to provide your own mobile device
- Working Conditions: Due to the nature of the position and daily inspections of the vehicle, this job often requires physical work including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, and various operation tasks that may require lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., and climbing a ladder
Benefits for this role include:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- subsidized healthcare benefits
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- Covered all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
- 401k package (unmatched)
- Access to Employee Assistance
