CDL Class A Lead Truck Driver

Medline Industries, Inc. in; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization seeks a CDL Class A Lead Truck Driver to join their MedTrans fleet in Oklahoma City. In this role, you will operate a truck delivering essential medical products while fostering positive relationships with customers and leading a transportation team. Enjoy daily home time and a range of benefits including paid time off and a 401k with company match.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan

Generous paid time off

401k with company match

Professional growth and development opportunities

Safety as a top priority

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience.
• Class A CDL; licensed to operate assigned vehicle.
• Clean driving record with no serious violations.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of local transportation team.
• Operate a Class A or Class B vehicle safely.
• Unload and deliver products timely and accurately.

Skills

Driving

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers that delivers our lifesaving medical products directly to both commercial and residential customers. Our fleet consists of 1,900+ trucks that feature newer equipment. We manage a network of over 50 distribution centers nationally and provide 1-day shipping to 95% of the United States.

CDL Class A Lead Truck Driver (Transportation)

Job Summary

MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers that delivers our lifesaving medical products directly to both commercial and residential customers. Our fleet consists of 1,900+ trucks that feature newer equipment. We manage a network of over 50 distribution centers nationally and provide 1-day shipping to 95% of the United States.

The Lead Driver is responsible for operating a straight truck to transport life-saving medical products to our local customers. The Lead Driver plays a critical role in building positive relationships with our customers by ensuring timely, accurate, and safe deliveries.

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we need a Class A Lead Driver to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. Previous experience as a Driver Lead or Driver Trainer is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage success of the local transportation team - serving as a motivator and resource to drivers.

• Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management – communicating goals to drivers and escalating information to management when needed.

• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.

• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle between the Medline Facility and multiple customer destinations on a delivery route. Abide by Medline's safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment where needed, performing safety checks, etc.

• Unload and deliver product at our customer facilities, ensuring timely deliveries.

• Provide in-person support to the customer – addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate documentation upon delivery.

• Communicate with dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to delivery route or schedule in order to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.

• Maintain a travel and cargo log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy.

• Perform inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued vehicle use.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience

• Previous experience as a Driver Lead, or Driver Trainer

• Class A CDL; Licensed to operate assigned vehicle

• Ability to meet Federal and State requirements for operation of commercial motor vehicles

• Clean driving record with no serious violations

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

What can you expect when you're on board?

• Our drivers are home daily with our local routes – we care about work-life balance

• New and updated trucks and equipment

• Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan

• Generous paid time off

• 401k with company match

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• Safety is our #1 priority

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$22.00 - $30.75 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere .

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.