CDL Driver - Safe, On-Time Local/Regional Deliveries

Bluegrass Ingredients, Inc.; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Air evac coverage

Holiday pay

401K matching

PTO

Sick days

Job summary

Bluegrass Ingredients is seeking a CDL Driver to safely transport goods to customer and company locations, perform required inspections, secure cargo, and follow routes and schedules.

You will maintain records for hours of service, mileage, fuel, deliveries, and receipts; communicate professionally with dispatchers and customers; and assist with loading when needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B CDL for the assigned vehicle.
• Endorsements for equipment or cargo; no disqualifying restrictions.
• Current medical qualification documentation as required by law.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to meet insurance standards.
• Knowledge of safety, cargo securement, inspections, and hours-of-service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial motor vehicles on local, regional, or over-the-road routes as scheduled.
• Complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns.
• Verify load documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Inspect and secure cargo within legal and equipment limits.
• Deliver freight on time while following dispatch instructions.
• Maintain records for hours of service, mileage, fuel, and deliveries.
• Communicate professionally with dispatchers, customers, and supervisors.

Skills

Safe driving

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Electronic logs

Route planning

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL training or certification

Job description

Position Summary

The CDL Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting goods to customer and company locations while providing dependable service. This position operates commercial vehicles, completes required inspections and documentation, secures cargo, follows assigned routes and schedules, and complies with all applicable federal, state, local, and company safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned commercial motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers or other company equipment, on local, regional, or over-the-road routes as scheduled.
• Complete pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections; promptly report defects, maintenance needs, accidents, citations, cargo damage, and safety concerns.
• Verify bills of lading, delivery instructions, manifests, and other load documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Inspect, balance, secure, and protect cargo using approved equipment and procedures; confirm load weight and placement are within legal and equipment limits.
• Pick up and deliver freight on time while following assigned routes, customer requirements, and dispatch instructions.
• Maintain accurate electronic or paper records for hours of service, mileage, fuel, vehicle inspections, deliveries, and receipts.
• Communicate professionally with dispatchers, warehouse personnel, customers, and supervisors regarding schedules, delays, route changes, and delivery issues.
• Assist with loading and unloading when required, using safe material-handling practices and equipment.
• Keep the cab and vehicle clean, organized, and ready for safe operation.
• Follow all Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, state, local, and company policies, including drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Take part in inventories as required by the Company.
• Assist the warehouse department in activities requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License, as required for the assigned vehicle.
• Required endorsements for assigned equipment or cargo; no disqualifying restrictions.
• Current medical qualification documentation as required by applicable law.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to meet company and insurance eligibility standards.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle safety, cargo securement, inspections, and hours-of-service requirements.
• Ability to read and understand route instructions, shipping documents, safety rules, and electronic logging information.
• Ability to pass required background checks, drug and alcohol testing, road testing, and other employment qualifications.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Commercial driving experience preferred; equivalent training or recent CDL school completion may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong commitment to safe driving and regulatory compliance.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and schedule management.
• Sound judgment and the ability to respond calmly to traffic, weather, mechanical, and delivery issues.
• Professional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to use electronic logging devices, mobile applications, navigation tools, and basic delivery technology.
• Attention to detail when inspecting equipment, securing freight, and completing records.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle.
• Ability to climb, bend, reach, push, pull, and use vehicle and cargo-control equipment safely.
• Ability to lift and move up to 60 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation; heavier team lifts or mechanical assistance may be required by assignment.
• Ability to work outdoors and in traffic, warehouse, dock, and customer environments in varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight routes, or extended schedules as business needs require.
• Regular exposure to road vibration, noise, diesel exhaust, and moving equipment.

Employment Details

Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Employment status: Full-time; non-exempt
Travel: Very Limited
Compensation: Based on experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Excellent Benefits: medical, dental, vision and life insurance; air evac coverage, holiday pay, matching 401K, PTO, sick days