CDL Driver

Conklin Metal Industries; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Conklin Metal Industries in Memphis, TN, is hiring a CDL Driver to safely transport sheet metal, HVAC, and duct fabrications to customers across the region. This role includes loading, unloading, securing freight, and direct customer interaction, with a Monday–Friday schedule and overtime opportunities.

You will perform daily inspections, manage shipping paperwork, and maintain logs while representing Conklin in a professional manner. Home every night and no overnight runs are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid CDL and safe driving record.
• Familiarity with DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Ability to operate independently and provide professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transport products between Conklin branches and customer locations.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and review shipping paperwork.
• Load/unload freight and secure loads with straps, tarps, and other equipment.
• Maintain logs and documentation as required by law and company policy.
• Provide friendly, professional service to customers and adhere to schedules.

Job description

MEMPHIS, TN: CDL DRIVER POSITION DESCRIPTION

Conklin Metal Industries is looking for an experienced CDL Driver to join our Memphis team!

If you’re looking for a driving position that gets you home every night, offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, and gives you the opportunity for overtime without being on the road for days at a time, this could be a great fit.

Our drivers are an important part of the Conklin team. You’ll safely deliver sheet metal, HVAC, and duct fabrication products to customers throughout the region while providing the dependable, professional service our customers have come to expect.

This is a hands‑on driving position that includes loading, unloading, securing freight, and interacting directly with customers.

LOCATION

Conklin Metal Industries – Memphis Branch

4083 East Raines Road

Memphis, TN 38118

SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday, with occasional exceptions
• Typical schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Hours may vary depending on deliveries
• Overtime opportunities available
• Home every night – no overnight runs

What You’ll Do

As a CDL Driver, you’ll be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting products between our branch and customer locations.

Your Day May Include

• Performing daily pre-trip vehicle inspections
• Reviewing bills of lading, manifests, and shipping paperwork
• Safely operating commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT, state, and company requirements
• Picking up and delivering freight to customer locations
• Loading and unloading products manually or with forklifts, pallet jacks, lift gates, and other equipment
• Matching, counting, and verifying freight against shipping documentsProperly securing loads using straps, chains, webbing, tarps, or other equipment
• Hooking and unhooking trailers when required
• Maintaining required driver logs and documentation
• Keeping the truck and trailer clean and organized
• Reporting vehicle concerns, accidents, or injuries immediately
• Providing friendly, professional service to customers
• Working independently and managing your route responsibly

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes safety seriously, is dependable, and understands that our drivers represent Conklin every time they arrive at a customer’s location.

The Right Candidate Will Be Comfortable

• Operating a commercial vehicle safely and legally
• Working independently with minimal supervision
• Handling and securing a variety of freight
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Completing DOT and delivery paperwork accurately
• Communicating professionally with customers and coworkers
• Adjusting to changing routes, delivery schedules, and daily priorities

Physical Requirements

This is an active CDL position and requires more than driving. Drivers must be able to safely perform the physical duties associated with loading, unloading, securing, and delivering freight.

This Includes The Ability To

• Sit and remain alert while driving for extended periods
• Frequently enter and exit the truck cab throughout the day
• Bend, climb, balance, squat, crouch, reach, push, and pull as needed
• Frequently lift and carry freight weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and carry heavier freight, up to approximately 122 lbs.
• Move heavier freight with appropriate mechanical assistance
• Push freight on carts, dollies, or other equipment
• Spend portions of the workday standing and walking on a variety of surfaces
• Safely hook and unhook trailers and operate landing gear, fifth-wheel releases, cargo doors, safety chains, and related equipment
• Load, unload, position, and secure freight using appropriate equipment and safe material-handling practices

WHY CONKLIN?

Conklin Metal Industries has been serving the HVAC and sheet metal industry since 1874. We are a fourth-generation, family-owned company with locations throughout the Southeast.

We want our drivers to have a career that allows them to work hard, serve our customers, and still get home at the end of the day.

If you’re an experienced CDL driver looking for Monday-Friday work, local/regional routes, overtime opportunities, and no overnight runs, we’d love to hear from you.