CDL B Local Driver

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation pay

Life Insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking an experienced CDL-B Driver to join our logistics team in Joplin, MO. You will transport finished goods and raw materials between plants, distribution centers and retailers, while meeting delivery schedules and safety standards.

The role requires long hours and regular travel, with hands-on use of GPS and other equipment; you will document miles, logs and fuel receipts and comply with trucking regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a truck driver.
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)

Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
• Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations

Skills

Truck driver experience

GPS/AVL/CB knowledge

Long hours travel

Driving regulations

Adaptability

Tools

GPS

AVL units

CB radios

Job description

CDL-B Driver

Express Employment Professionals is now hiring experienced drivers to work with logistics to complete deliveries in a timely manner. Express Employment is a full-service staffing agency dedicated to helping you find a job that you want based on your skills and qualifications.

By becoming an Express associate, you will have access to all our jobs. We are dedicated to finding you the perfect fit. Once you have applied with Express you will go through our interview process that will allow us to find out more about you, your skills, and what your ideal job would look like. We will then match you with the jobs that best fit your description. Drug screening and employment verification are required for all our associates.

JobResponsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
• Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations

Job Requirements

• Proven work experience as a truck driver
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)

Compensation: Pay starts at $20/per hour

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Type of Job: Full-time.

Location: Joplin, MO

Benefits: There is a wide rangeof benefits that you can customize to fit your needs including:

• Medical/dental/and vision plans
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses

Who we are:

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is a group of professionals dedicated to helping you find your next career move. The Joplin, Missouri Express office was founded in 1994 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and help local businesses find the right people for their organization. We also provide a wide array of services to our local businesses to help them with ever changing needs of their workforce. Our Joplin office is locally ownedand operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada