CDL Driver: Class A

Colonial Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced Class A CDL driver for local delivery routes around our Albuquerque distribution center. The role offers daily home time, competitive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will operate flatbed trucks and curtain-side trailers, ensuring safe and accurate deliveries to customers. The position requires DOT-compliant qualifications, a clean driving record, and a minimum of 3 years of experience within the last 5 years.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Must meet all DOT qualification standards including drug screening and Med Card.
• No major driving violations in the past 3 years.
• Minimum of 3 years of similar driving experience within the last 5 years.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Drive flatbed trucks and curtain-side trailers to deliver products.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain safety.
• Secure cargo and verify loads against shipping documents.
• Interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain required shipping paperwork and electronic records.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic logbook system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Class A CDL driver to fill a Delivery Service Associate for local routes around our distribution center location. This position offers daily home time, competitive hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. The primary function of this safety sensitive position is to drive flatbed trucks and curtain-side trailers to deliver products efficiently and accurately to customers. CDL Drivers must exhibit a courteous and professional attitude to our customers at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Willing and able to work safely at all times. Understand and observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers
• Drives and otherwise operates semi-truck and other non-cdl trucks according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.
• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.
• Assists with loading of, or loads and unloads, goods and materials, using specialized equipment when warranted; unloads empty skids and returns all equipment to designated area.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; submits electronically or directly to contact in shipping office
• Performs daily pre-trip, post-trip, and routine inspections of truck and trailer to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure that material loaded for delivery matches shipping documents and that the products are in good condition
• Properly and safely secure material in the truck to ensure no damage in transit to include securing cargo for transport, using straps, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
• Ensure proper weight distribution of materials for DOT compliance
• Maintain and update electronic logbook, trip reports, and on-board computer as required to ensure they are up to date and DOT compliant at all times
• Communicate any problems upon delivery to the branch immediately
• Communicate and interact with customers in a courteous and professional manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Must meet all DOT qualification standards, including drug screening and Med Card
• Must have an acceptable driving record with no major violations in the past 3 years.
• Minimum of 3 years of similar driving experience within the last 5 years

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Employment is contingent upon passing a DOT drug and alcohol test, motor vehicle record check, and criminal background screening consistent with applicable law and company policy.

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