DC Delivery driver

Advance Auto Parts; Bolton; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discounts

RRSP / pension plan

Bonuses potential

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts in Bolton, Ontario seeks a seasoned commercial driver to load, transport, and unload auto parts to customer sites. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain accurate logs, and comply with DOT and company safety standards.

The role requires CDL Class A with Haz‑Mat endorsement, 2 years of heavy truck or 3 years of tractor-trailer experience, and a clean, documented driving history. Day shifts with Monday–Friday schedule offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; multiple years of heavy-truck driving experience.
• Certified CDL Class A with Haz‑Mat endorsement; defensive driving preferred.
• Ability to operate power equipment and load/unload safely.

Responsibilities

• Load product onto trucks at the distribution center and prepare for delivery.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and ensure cargo is undamaged with complete paperwork.
• Deliver product to customer locations and unload at their dock.
• Maintain driver logs per DOT regulations and report any defects or incidents.
• Comply with company driving policies and safety rules.

Skills

Safe driving

Operate forklift

Pallet jack operation

Back up in tight spaces

Team collaboration

Defensive driving

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 years heavy box truck OR 3 years tractor-trailer

Defensive driver training (preferred)

Tools

CDL Class A

Haz‑Mat endorsement

Job description

Responsibilities

• Load product onto truck at the Distribution Center and prepare for delivery. May be required to use power equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack, to load the truck.
• Perform pre‑trip inspection of vehicles, trailers, and cargo to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order and that cargo is undamaged with all load‑related documentation complete and accurate.
• Inspect tractor‑trailer for defects pre‑/post trip and submit DOT inspection report indicating condition.
• Inspect bill of lading and store keys for accuracy in off‑hour delivery. Inspect trailer to ensure product is secure for undamaged transport.
• Deliver product from the Distribution Center to the customer’s location, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and local roads.
• Drive tractor‑trailer to destination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations and skill in maneuvering vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Unload product from truck to customer’s dock, inspecting cargo and completing required documentation.
• Perform all responsibilities in adherence with established company driving policies and procedures. Remain compliant with company, state, and federal testing and licensing requirements, submitting proof as requested.
• Maintain driver log according to DOT regulations, documenting delivery receipt and exceptions.
• Unload trailer and deliver product into the customer premises.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles as required by company policies.
• Understand and demonstrate Advance Auto Parts' core values.

Qualifications

• Adhere to established safe driving guidelines.
• Use equipment such as forklift and pallet jack to load trucks, and remain certified to operate all such equipment.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner, following all safety rules and guidelines.
• Drive day or night routes, set or dynamic schedule.
• Have the ability to back up into tight situations such as blind side or busy street.
• Work safely and well with yourself and others including backhaul vendors, DC team members, store team members, motoring public, and fellow drivers.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Clean driving record or good MVR for at least 3 years.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent required; minimum two years of experience driving heavy box trucks or three years’ experience driving tractor‑trailers required; defensive driver training preferred; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CDL license required – Class A
• Haz‑Mat endorsement
• 19$/hour
• Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8h‑4h30

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our team members and their families. Please review some of our benefit highlights!

• Opportunity to work for one of the largest after‑market auto parts providers in North America
• Visibility to career growth opportunities across the entire Advance Auto Parts organization
• Unlock earning potential with monthly or annual performance bonuses—eligibility varies by role.
• Access to a robust online training system for personal or leadership development
• A rewarding organizational culture through our team member recognition program
• Group health, dental, disability and life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts
• Financial benefits including group RRSP with employer contribution and discounted stock purchase plans for all permanent team members

Please be advised that this job posting is for a newly created position and is not for an existing vacancy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.