CDL Driver

Paul's Auto Yard; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paul's Auto Yard in Merrillville, IN is seeking a skilled Truck Driver to transport freight safely and on schedule. You will operate heavy haul, gondolas, and roll-offs, perform pre-trip inspections, and coordinate with dispatchers.

The ideal candidate holds a CDL, has freight delivery experience, and can work independently with strong time management. This full-time, in-person role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• CDL required or equivalent license.
• Experience in freight transportation is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of road safety regulations and best practices for truck driving.
• Ability to load and unload cargo as needed.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks with manual transmissions while ensuring safe driving practices.
• Transport freight across routes and adhere to schedules.
• Load and unload cargo as needed and ensure proper handling of goods.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
• Maintain logs of deliveries, hours driven and mileage.
• Communicate with dispatchers regarding routes and delays.
• Follow all regulations related to commercial driving and freight transport.

Skills

CDL

Freight transport

Time management

Independent worker

Loading/unloading cargo

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Truck Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating various types of trucks, including heavy haul, gondolas, and roll-offs. As a Truck Driver, you will be responsible for transporting freight safely and efficiently to designated locations while adhering to all traffic laws and company policies. This role is essential in ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining the highest standards of safety.

Duties

• Operate trucks equipped with manual transmissions, ensuring safe and efficient driving practices.
• Transport freight across various routes while adhering to delivery schedules.
• Load and unload cargo as necessary, ensuring proper handling of goods.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including logs of hours driven and mileage.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers regarding routes, delays, or issues encountered during transport.
• Follow all regulations related to commercial driving and freight transportation.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Truck Driver with a valid commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Experience in freight transportation and delivery driving is preferred.
• Strong understanding of road safety regulations and best practices in truck driving.
• Ability to perform manual tasks associated with loading and unloading cargo.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person