CDL Regional Driver

Genuine Parts Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home on weekends

No touch freight

Dedicated routes

Drop & hook

Paid safety training

Safety bonus

Satellite radio

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company, home of the NAPA Private Fleet, seeks an experienced CDL A Regional Driver to operate tractor-trailer units between company and customer facilities. You will haul freight regionally with a focus on safety, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes weekend home time, drop and hook where possible, and adherence to FMCSA regulations. You will be expected to perform vehicle inspections, log hours, and maintain a professional appearance and conduct.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Valid Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement.
• Minimum 2 years CDL experience.
• 2 years clean MVR required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate tablets and e-logs.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver freight regionally in a safe, timely and legal manner.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment and document defects to manager.
• Ensure operations comply with state and federal laws.
• Accurately log work/rest periods in ELD.
• Load/unload and secure loads as needed.
• Follow manifests, bills of lading and shipping documents for delivery.
• Complete paperwork including shipping and billing documents.
• Communicate with Dispatch/Operations about movements or issues.
• Maintain tractors professionally and represent the company.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

HazMat

2+ years CDL

Clean MVR

Lift 50 lbs

Tablets/e-logs

Tools

ELD Tablet

Job description

Job Summary

The primary function of the NAPA Private Fleet, CDL A Regional Driver is to operate various tractor-trailer combinations for extended periods of time, between company/customer facilities, terminals, yards, or work sites in order to pick up, transport and deliver freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Private Fleet Highlights:

• Scheduled to be home weekends
• No touch freight.
• Dedicated routes
• Large percentages of routes are drop and hook.
• Home Every Weekend
• Paid Safety Training
• Paid Quarterly Safety Bonus
• Satellite Radio

Position Performance Measures:

• Safe Driver
• Understand and follow FMCSA rules and regulations.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver freight regionally for short or long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and document and refer defects/repairs to manager and maintenance representative.
• Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Accurately document and log work/rest periods in company assigned ELD (Electronic Logging Device)
• Safely load and unload all equipment/materials when needed over and properly secure all loads.
• Understands and carries out instructions given orally and in writing, including those on manifests, bills of lading and other shipping documents to determine the location and time of delivery.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for the secure and safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
• Complete all necessary paperwork including shipping and billing documents and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Frequently communicates with Dispatch/Operations, in person or by tablet or telephone, in order to advise of movements, problems with equipment, cargo, delays, etc.
• Housekeeping is required by all Drivers, and they must maintain their tractors in a professional look and clean manner.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 23 years of age
• Must have and maintain a current valid commercial driver's license.
• License must be a Class A with HAZ-MAT endorsement.
• At least 2 years of CDL experience preferred.
• Required 2 Years Clean MVR
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate electronics i.e., tablets, computer & e-logs, etc.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This is a largely sedentary role. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift load bars, up to 50 pounds.

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.
• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.
• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.
• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

People Capabilities

• Business Acumen: Must possess industry, organization, and financial knowledge.
• Strategic Consulting: Must be able to provide consultative problem-solving, as well as project and risk management competency.
• Relationship Management: Must promote collaboration, networking, persuasion, and influence.
• Data Judgement: Must be able to provide data foundations, interpretation, and storytelling.
• Talent Management: Provide strategic HR expertise, employee experience management, change management and technological savviness.
• Agility: Must lead with a growth mindset and drive innovation and iteration.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.