CDL Transportation Driver

Shoppa's Material Handling; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppa’s Material Handling, a family‑owned company, seeks an experienced CDL Transportation Driver to load, secure, and deliver material handling equipment across local routes. You will ensure proper load restraint, interact with customers professionally, and return home each evening.

The role requires a valid CDL, clean driving record, forklift certification, and familiarity with securing heavy loads. Join a company known for service, safety, and growth across Texas locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of CDL driving with experience securing loads using chains/tie-downs.
• Experience operating KW 10-speed tractor with 48' dovetail trailer.
• Current valid CDL and clean driving record.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Truck/trailer-mounted forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and readiness.
• Secure loads with straps, chains, and tie‑downs before transport.
• Load and unload equipment such as forklifts, pallet racking, shelving, carts, batteries, etc.
• Deliver to local branches and return home each evening.
• Maintain DOT logs and adhere to state and federal guidelines.
• Represent Shoppa’s Material Handling with professionalism and great customer service.

Skills

CDL driving

Forklift operation

Load securement with chains/straps

Vehicle inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS/navigation

Job description

Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa’s Material Handling is one of the fastest growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling – the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety and innovation. Through our nine locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.

Job Summary

The CDL Transportation driver will be responsible for loading, unloading and delivering material handling equipment and/or products (pallet racking, shelving, carts, batteries, chargers, etc.) in local areas of the branch. Will be responsible for securing the equipment/products with chains, tie‑downs and straps and drive in a safe and timely manner. This position allows you to be home each evening. This opportunity represents Shoppa’s Material Handling and requires professionalism, great attitude, good communication skills and outstanding customer service.

Essential Functions

• Perform daily Pre/Post trip inspection on vehicle(s) before driving to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment are in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, and damage to the vehicle.
• Maintain DOT driving logs including working hours and vehicle/repair status.
• Follow all State and Federal guidelines.
• Safely maneuver trucks and trailers into loading or unloading positions, following signals from the loading crew.
• Verify vehicle position is correct and that any special loading equipment is properly positioned.
• Safely load and unload all equipment and products including but not limited to; forklifts, sweepers, pallet racking, shelving, conveyors, carts, chargers, batteries, etc.
• Secure load with straps, chains, tie‑downs, etc. for safe transfer.
• Obtain required signatures for all loads picked‑up and delivered.
• Verify amount of equipment/material with the driver/customer/manufacturer before departing from the location.
• Professionally and effectively communicate and interface with the customer.
• Report all issues (delivery, equipment/material, or customer) that arises to your manager.
• Work independently as well as in a team.
• Assist in the Saginaw yard when not delivering to customers.
• Represent Shoppa’s with a courteous professional manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of CDL driving with experience using chains, tie‑downs, and straps to secure the equipment.
• Experience driving an automatic or standard KW 10‑speed tractor with a 48' dovetail drop deck trailer (hydraulic slide/tilt)
• Current valid CDL
• Clean driving record
• Certified forklift operator
• Truck/trailer-mounted forklift experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and walking (up to continuously); frequent use of computer and telephone requiring repetitive finger, hand, and arm movement; occasionally carry office supplies and other miscellaneous items up to 50 pounds. Continuous use of seeing, hearing, verbal communication.

Working Conditions

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans; (b) “EOE/Disability/Vets”; or (c) “Shoppa’s provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.”