CDL Class A Driver- **HOME WEEKLY**

Ace Hardware Corporation; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Uniform program

HazMat certification paid by employer

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation's Kansas City distribution center is seeking Professional Truck Drivers to support retailers with direct-to-store deliveries. You will work with a team of safety experts to ensure safe, efficient deliveries and outstanding customer service on the road.

Required: valid CDL with HazMat endorsement (or able to obtain within 90 days), willingness to deliver during peak season, 2–5 nights away per week, and at least 1 year of Class A tractor/trailer on-road experience with

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with hazardous materials endorsement (or able to obtain within 90 days)
• Willing to deliver freight during peak season
• You are on the road 2–5 nights per week
• Minimum of 1 year Class A tractor/trailer on-road driving experience
• No suspensions/revocations or convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years, or DUI/DWI in the past 5 years

Responsibilities

• Make direct-to-store deliveries to retailers.
• Work with traffic and safety teams to ensure safe, efficient deliveries.
• Provide outstanding customer service to retailers on the road.

Skills

CDL

HazMat endorsement

Overnight travel

1 year Class A experience

Job description

**Job Description:**At Ace, **“Helpful”** is more than just a slogan—**it’s at the core of everything we do**. It guides the **service we provide to our retailers and their communities**, who are impacted daily by the quality of our operations and retail experience. We also take Helpful beyond our stores through our **Ace Foundation,** and its partnerships with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) and Habitat for Humanity, as well as through our employee-sponsored **Ace Helpful Fund** that provides emergency financial support to our own Ace team members in times of crisis. The spirit of Helpful can also be found within our **values-driven company culture**, in which team members live our W.E.L.I.G.H.T. Values every day to create a positive work environment for all. **Within the Ace family, there’s always room for more Helpful, so join us today to be a part of what makes Ace the Helpful Place!** Our **Kansas City** distribution center is looking for **Professional Truck Drivers** to make an impact and support our retailers with direct-to-store deliveries. Backed by a team of traffic and safety experts, Ace Drivers receive continuous support to ensure safety and efficiency when delivering product to Retailers and are one of the revered “Faces of Ace,” working independently to provide superior customer service and the Ace Helpful experience on and off the road. **Safety is Our Number 1 Priority!** With Safety as our number one priority, Ace is committed to **maintaining a safe, healthy, and injury-free environment for all team members** by supporting the latest and greatest safety programs and initiatives and practicing continuous improvement as new advancements become available. In addition, Ace Drivers are equipped with the **industry-leading tools and equipment** before hitting the road. **Eligibility and Requirements*** Valid CDL with hazardous material endorsement (or 90 days to obtain)* Willing to deliver freight during peak season* You are on the road anywhere from 2-5 nights per week.* Minimum of 1-year Class A tractor/trailer on-road driving experience (or comparable experience)* No suspensions/revocations or convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years, or DUI/DWI in the past 5 years To learn more and apply, please visit careers.acehardware.com or text \"ACE\" to 30914. **Why should you join our team?**We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits\\* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:* Weekly Pay (Additional pay for store deliveries, sleeper berths, backhauls, training)* Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay). Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire. Up to 48 hours of paid sick time, or in accordance with applicable state law. You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.* Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents* Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution for the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation* Driver Recognition Program* Company-paid HazMat Certification and DOT physicals* Employer sponsored uniform program* Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!* Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Adoption cost reimbursement* Identity theft protection *\\* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.***Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts:****Create Job Alert****We want to hear from you!** When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.**Equal Opportunity Employer** Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.**Disclaimer***The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.**Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.**This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.**It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.*