CDL Class A Transport Driver - Dallas, TX

brambles; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K w/ company match (up to 4%)

Vision, disability, and life insurance

PPE and safety equipment

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Childcare benefit

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

CHEP, part of Brambles, is seeking a CDL Class A Transport Driver for Dallas, TX. You will execute full truck load deliveries and asset collections, optimize routes, and collaborate with CHEP teams to grow the LVR program.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and building strong customer relationships while operating Class 8 equipment in compliance with DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• Class A DOT Driver License.
• Minimum 2 years Tractor-Trailer driving experience.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain DOT medical card.
• Ability to hook and unhook trailers and lift 65 lbs as needed.
• Strong analytical skills and customer relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Visit and engage non-participating distributors and pallet recyclers to recover CHEP assets.
• Monitor flow of CHEP assets in the territory and ensure accurate accounting.
• Identify and track non-participating distributor transfers and secure asset return.
• Build relationships with distributors and local recyclers to support asset recovery.
• Coordinate with CHEP personnel to ensure timely asset retrieval and program growth.

Skills

DOT Regulations

Microsoft Office

Routing Management Apps

Customer Service Programs

English (Essential)

Spanish (Desirable)

Tools

Routing Management Apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Visit and engage non-participating distributors, pallet recyclers, and other locations to recover CHEP assets that have exited the network, using negotiation and relationship-building techniques.
• Monitor and track the flow of CHEP assets within the assigned territory, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and recovered promptly.
• Take responsibility for identifying and tracking non-participating distributor transfers into the territory, securing the return of CHEP equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with non-participating distributors and local pallet recyclers to facilitate ongoing asset recovery efforts.
• Maintain regular contact with the local recycler community to ensure open communication and efficient recovery of CHEP assets.
• Establish and cultivate new business relationships, encouraging potential customers to participate in the CHEP program and sign on as partners.
• Work closely with Logistics Coordinators and other CHEP employees to coordinate recovery efforts and ensure timely and successful asset retrieval.

Are you ready to be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being? CHEP is looking for a motivated CDL Class A Transport Driver to join our team in Dallas, TX.

Position Purpose:

The CHEP LVR (Class A) Transport Driver will be responsible for executing full truck load and/or multiple stop truckload deliveries and collections daily utilizing Class 8 equipment (Tractor/Trailer). They will be responsible for route and volume optimization through the development of customer and internal support partnerships. They will be actively involved in the development and implementation of key growth components of the CHEP LVR Program.

Location: Dallas, TX

Pay: $30.16/hour

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, disability, and life insurance!!
• FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment!
• We also offer tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, childcare benefit, parental leave, profit sharing, and MORE!

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Operate a CHEP operated tractor/trailer combo (or similar equipment) in compliance with all DOT Regulations and CHEP Safety requirements.
• Execute deliveries and collection of empty pallets (and possibly other assets) at locations provided by CHEP as efficiently as possible.
• Maintain and be responsible for the ongoing mechanical and physical operation of all equipment assigned to them. This will include ensuring preventive maintenance, pre and post trip inspections and all physical damage reporting and repairs.
• Work with local customers on program compliance to drive efficiencies and increase collection volumes.
• Document all delivery and collection data (times, mileages, volumes, customer comments, etc.) and communicate to CHEP LVR support personnel.
• Visit potential collection locations to explain the CHEP LVR Program, gather data/information with the goal being adding locations to the Program’s customer base.

Measures

• DOT & Safety Compliance
• On Time Performance/Customer Service Levels
• Operational Cost Optimization
• Total Pallets Delivered/Collected
• New Customer/Location Growth
• LVR Program Cost Performance

Authority/ Decision Making

• Customer Issue Resolution
• Delivery/Collection Prioritization
• Working Autonomously
• Working within a Matrix Environment

Key contacts

Internal:

• Asset Recovery Reps, LVR Coordinators, Customer Service Field Reps, Service Center/Operations Supervisors, Clerks and Managers

External:

• Key Retail & Manufacturing Customers (Local level), NPDs (Local level), Potential Customers (Local Level)

Qualifications

• Class A DOT Driver License
• Minimum 2 years Tractor-Trailer driving experience
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card with no restrictions
• Ability to hook and unhook trailers from tractors
• Willing to lift 65 lbs. on an as needed basis
• Able to execute and optimize provided delivery/collection routes
• Able to develop relationships with new customers
• Strong Analytical skills
• Able to lead peers
• Comfortable working autonomously
• On-the-fly Problem Solving
• Strong Daily communication skills via Multiple Apple and Microsoft based Software Systems

Experience

• 2 years minimum Tractor / Trailer Class A Driving Experience
• Multi-stop driving
• DOT & Safety Compliance Ownership
• Route Optimization/Management
• Local Customer Relationship Building
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Computer Skills / Knowledge Base of Microsoft Suite

Skills and Knowledge

• DOT Regulations
• Basic Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Routing Management Apps/Software (Desired)
• Customer Service Programs

Languages

Essential: English

Desirable: Spanish

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Listening, Adaptability, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Empathy, Experimentation, Mechanical Literacy, Mentorship, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we 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.

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