CDL Regional/OTR Driver

Clayton Homes; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Clayton is seeking an experienced CDL Driver to coordinate safe and timely delivery of products and materials. This role involves regional and OTR routes, daily vehicle inspections, and adherence to USDOT/FMCSA regulations. You will work with production management to ensure load accuracy, driver safety, and excellent customer service.

Requires a Class A CDL, 3+ years driving experience, and a clean driving record. Competitive benefits and a team-focused environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years professional driving experience, including mountain driving.
• Class A CDL required.
• Excellent driving record (MVR) with no DUI’s, suspensions, or DOT violations in past 3 years.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic mechanical experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe and timely delivery of products and materials.
• Maintain daily logs and IFTA reports as required.
• Communicate with production management and customers to schedule loads.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and basic maintenance as needed.
• Ensure compliance with USDOT/FMCSA regulations and load safety.
• Load/unload products and secure loads per regulations.
• Coordinate routes and permits for oversize/weight shipments.
• Provide professional customer service and act as company ambassador.

Skills

Class A CDL

Excellent Driving Record

Customer Service

Basic Mechanical Experience

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members.

Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes.

From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

CDL Driver Location:

601 County Road 69 Winfield, AL 35594

Job Profile:

JP00183

Position Summary:

The CDL Driver coordinates with production management regarding the safe and timely delivery of products and materials.

Regional routes include Texas, North Carolina and Tennessee. OTR routes include Texas, Indiana and Minnesota.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of USDOT, FMCA, state, local and municipal rules and regulations governing the transport of company products.
• Conducts daily Driver Vehicle Inspections required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and USDOT.
• Accurately completes and maintains manual and/or electronical daily truck logs as well as IFTA reports and other documentation as required.
• Enters daily time within the ELC system and/or completes manual timecards and reports work times daily.
• Maintains accurate reporting of all expenses and receipts associated with the day-to-day use of company credit and fuel cards.
• Reports all unsafe conditions regarding the use of company equipment.
• Secures required customer signatures on all shipping documents including load sheets, and/or any other required documentation.
• Uses in cab truck computer for dispatching purposes and enters load and fuel information as required.
• Ensures entire vehicle is clean and meets professional standards and regulations established by operating authorities such as FMCSA and USDOT inspections.
• Orders vehicle transport permits as required.
• Reports to work as required to complete job assignments; early or late hours and/or weekends may be required to fulfill the job responsibilities of this position.
• Contacts customers and company sales representatives as needed to coordinate load movements.
• Works with the manager to ensure implementation of agreed-upon changes.
• Meets the needs and requests of the customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Acts as an ambassador for the company to ensure highest customer service satisfaction.
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance to transport equipment to ensure vehicle is in safe operating condition and ready for next-day business to include fueling and pre-loading whenever possible.
• Learns and understands transport equipment thoroughly to ensure safe operation.
• Inspects all machinery and equipment for damage at time of pick up. Document findings and submit damage information to sales and/or service personnel as necessary.
• Loads and unloads company products safely and according to all laws and regulations.
• Navigates weight restricted highways and curfew governs roads as required for oversize and overweight load dimensions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience Required: Three or more years Professional driving experience, including mountain driving.
• Class A CDL required.
• Excellent Driving Record (MVR) – No DUI’s, Suspensions, or DOT violations in the past 3 years.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic Mechanical Experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
• Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
• Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Business Unit - B00018 Clayton Supply

The Clayton story began in 1956 with a simple but powerful mission – helping more hardworking families across America achieve homeownership. Clayton is committed to Opening Doors to a Better Life. We are a leading single family, values driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. Our success is in our team members – join our team and see how you can help us build a better tomorrow. As a shared service, Home Team team members support many functions across the Clayton enterprise. The Home Team includes wellbeing, internal audit, accounting/finance, marketing, legal, campus operations, and more. We believe our strength is our people. That's why we invest in opportunities for our team members to personally and professionally grow. As a leader in modern and attainable housing, Clayton is committed to delivering forward-looking technology solutions. With a dedicated team of over 500 technology professionals, we continue to evolve and innovate, ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. Our focus on team member experience, development and engagement is paramount, offering career pathing and leadership development opportunities to foster growth and success within our organization. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, and built more than 59,000 homes last year. Home Building Group makes the dream of homeownership a reality every single day, delivering quality-built homes at an attainable price. We are dedicated to a world-class team member experience, environmentally responsible building practices and helping provide attainable housing for all. This business unit is comprised of Clayton Manufacturing, Clayton Supply, and Clayton Properties Group. With 2,900+ team members and 400+ Retail locations nationwide, our home consultants create a world-class home buying experience by assisting customers in identifying a floor plan, selecting options, and coordinating the construction process. Clayton Retail sells more than 25,000 homes annually, as we strive to help customers achieve homeownership across America.