CDL Driver Class A

Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI); Northlakes (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home nights several per week

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Safety Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Pension Plan

Late Model Equipment

Job summary

Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI) in Hickory, NC is seeking Tractor-Trailer Drivers to ensure timely deliveries, review orders, and assist with unloading. This role serves the PA, OH, MD, KY, WV, VA, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL regions.

Candidates must be 21+ with a CDL Class A, a clean MVR, and pass required tests. We offer home time several nights a week, bonuses, PTO, health benefits, and a modern fleet.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with an active CDL Class A.
• MVR clean with no more than 2 tickets and no at-fault DOT accidents in 3 years.
• At least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving or completion of an accredited Class A CDL program.
• Must pass MVR, criminal, drug, DOT physical, and job simulation tests.
• Basic computer skills, strong communication, self-starter, professional appearance, and good organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to customers on schedule and verify orders before delivery.
• Assist with unloading and use pallet jacks as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries and cover multiple states.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional appearance

Self-motivated

Education

CDL Class A license

Tools

Pallet Jack operation

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career?

Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI) has openings for Tractor-Trailer Drivers at our Distribution Center in Hickory, NC.

Come join our team and enjoy great employee benefits!

Here's what you have to look forward to -

• Home multiple nights each week
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Safety Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pension Plan
• Late Model Equipment most equipped with Automatic Transmission.

Candidates must live within one hour commute of Merchants Distributors (MDI).

Responsibilities

Drivers are responsible for ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers, reviewing orders prior to delivery, assisting with the unloading of trucks and providing exceptional customer service to our clients. Deliveries cover PA, OH, MD, KY, WV, VA, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age with an active CDL class A.
• Must have a clean MVR with no more than 2 tickets and no at fault DOT accidents in the previous 3 years.
• Required 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience pulling 45-53 ft. trailers or have graduated from an accredited Class A CDL truck driving school
• Must pass all necessary testing for employment (MVR, criminal, drug, dot physical, job simulation test)

Other qualifications:

Must have basic computer skills, excellent communication skills, ability to interact well with supervision and co-workers, a self-starter with good organizational skills, and maintain a professional appearance.

Drivers are required to safely assist in unloading pallets using a pallet jack (manual and electric) also at some locations drivers may handle casesup to 100lbs.

Must be able to work an open schedule up to 6 days a week and Holidays.

Must be able to complete a proper pre trip inspection and pass an onsite backing test.

We are a tobacco and nicotine free company.