CDL Lead Driver - Dispatch, Training & Growth

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 3,582,000 - 3,720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits is seeking a Distribution Driver Lead in Urbandale, IA to coordinate AM dispatch, train drivers, and ensure timely deliveries to licensed retailers. You will oversee driver performance, safety, and paperwork while maintaining accurate DOT logs.

The role requires a valid CMV/CDL Class A or B license and a high school diploma or equivalent, with extended hours and occasional weekends. A competitive hourly pay and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency (plus 1 year of experience).
• CDL Class A or B license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training of new delivery drivers; provide guidance in procedures and practices.
• Contribute towards continuous training experience for all delivery drivers
• Assist with morning driver dispatch (troubleshooting driver/vehicle issues, reship organization, preparing delivery area).
• Support delivery team with hitting customer time windows after delays, late departures, etc.
• Drive equipment in a professional and safe manner at all times
• Deliver products as invoiced to specified licensed retailers
• Check-in invoiced orders with customers in a friendly, courteous manner
• Collect and return all payments as required
• Account for all invoices of merchandise delivered and returned
• Complete appropriate paperwork throughout the delivery process
• Ensure truck check-in procedures are followed daily
• Ensure truck service and safety issues are reported daily
• Maintain an accurate DOT logbook, if required
• Follow DOT regulations at all times
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Attend required safety courses and other classes as needed
• Report any local, state, or federal moving violations to management immediately
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

CDL Class A or B license

Job description

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits is seeking a Distribution Driver Lead in Urbandale, IA to coordinate AM dispatch, train drivers, and ensure timely deliveries to licensed retailers. You will oversee driver performance, safety, and paperwork while maintaining accurate DOT logs.

The role requires a valid CMV/CDL Class A or B license and a high school diploma or equivalent, with extended hours and occasional weekends. A competitive hourly pay and robust benefits are offered.