CDL Driver

Lane Enterprises, LLC; Village of Ballston Spa (NY); On-site; USD 41,600 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

ESOP

Job summary

Lane Enterprises, LLC in New York is looking for CDL drivers to join a growing team. The company offers generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus a strong focus on employee retention.

You will transport finished goods and raw materials between Lane facilities and customers, manage daily logs, plan routes, and ensure DOT compliance. This role requires safe driving, pre/post trip inspections, load securement, and maintaining a professional

Qualifications

• 2 years verifiable driving experience required.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Licensed to drive manual transmissions.
• Must pass pre-employment and DOT drug/alcohol testing; MVR checks.

Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from Lane facilities and sites.
• Manage daily driver’s electronic log; plan routes and meet schedules.
• Comply with FMCSA rules and company policies.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; identify issues.
• Maintain truck, trailer, and securement devices in good order.
• Secure loads to DOT requirements; achieve proper tarp/flagging as needed.

Skills

Commercial Truck Driving

DOT Regulations Knowledge

FMCSA Compliance

Manual Transmission Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coil Certification (New York)

Job description

Brief Description

Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome 2 CDL Drivers to their team! From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization!

Benefits

Lane offers a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company‑paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity, and a generous bonus incentive plan.

Job Summary

A Driver is responsible for safely operating a vehicle and transporting products to and from Lane facilities and customers, providing superior customer service along assigned routes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials to and from Lane manufacturing plants and job sites.
• Manage daily driver’s electronic log, plan routes and meet delivery schedules.
• Comply with Department of Transportation rules and regulations for size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods as well as with company policies and procedures.
• Perform required pre and post trip vehicle inspections, identifying any potential mechanical or safety issues.
• Maintain truck, trailer, and securement devices in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintain vehicle logbook and retain fuel/toll receipts to account for all miles driven; report downtime availability to your immediate Supervisor.
• Ensure that all parts being picked up from a vendor or customer are accounted for and reflected on the packing list and/or invoice before you sign for them.
• Secure load to DOT requirements, using proper flagging methods and tarp when required.
• Obtain a receipt for all parts being returned to a vendor.
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions and obey all yard and worksite safety rules.
• Couple and uncouple semi‑trailers as required.
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all traffic rules, regulations and laws.
• Report defects, accidents, or violations to your immediate supervisor regardless of damage to any vehicle or if a citation was issued.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Commercial Truck Driver, including 2 years verifiable driving experience and be at least 23 years of age.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations.
• No “major violations” as defined by FMCSA.
• No serious violations in the last 5 years as defined by FMCSA.
• Two or fewer preventable commercial accidents in the last 3 years.
• Licensed on, and able to drive trucks with manual transmissions.
• Comfortable operating a tri‑axle truck.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education preferred.
• Drivers licensed in New York will need to have or acquire a “Coil” Certification.
• Two years’ experience driving a flatbed truck.

Physical Requirements

• Current CDL Driver’s License and DOT driver’s physical card.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment and random DOT drug and alcohol testing as well as a 3‑year motor vehicle check (MVR).
• Ability to drive up to 11 hours per day, be on duty and travel regularly within DOT Hours of Service rules.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for each job task (steel‑toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat).
• Ability to climb and work on the trailers to assist loading and unloading.
• Must be able to throw securement straps or chains over the load to secure as needed.
• Must be able to bend and stoop to facilitate loading and unloading the truck.

Base Pay

The base pay range for this position is $20/hr - $25/hr.

Lane Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).