CDL Truck Driver

BlueLinx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/V benefits

401K

Excellent vacation package

Job summary

A leading distributor of building products is seeking a responsible truck driver to deliver products efficiently to customers in Houston, Texas. The candidate should hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license and have 18 months of recent experience, preferably with flatbeds. Responsibilities include safely operating trucks, communicating with customers, and adhering to safety regulations. This position offers excellent benefits and a Monday through Friday work week, ensuring you are home every day.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license required.
• 18 months of recent tractor trailer driving experience, preferably with flatbeds.
• Physical ability to secure/tarp loads.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive BlueLinx tractor trailer trucks to deliver products.
• Pick up and deliver freight as required.
• Maintain daily safety checklist and perform inspections.

Skills

Tractor trailer operation

Customer interaction

Safety compliance

Tools

On-board computer

Job description

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BlueLinx Corporation is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing approximately 1,900 people, BlueLinx offers greater than 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service approximately 11,500 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. The company operates its distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver, and its network of approximately 56 distribution centers. Additional information about BlueLinx can be found on its website at www.BlueLinxCo.com.

BlueLinx offers amazing benefits including M/D/V, 401K & excellent vacation package.

Business operates M-F so you're home every day!

Job Description

Position Purpose Summary:

Responsible for safely driving BlueLinx tractor trailer trucks to efficiently and accurate deliver products to customers. Responsible for safely operating all equipment related to driving, loading, unloading, and maintenance.

Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.

• Pick up and deliver freight
• Tarp/secure load as required
• Insure safe and timely loading/unloading of product
• Maintain daily safety checklist and perform all required inspections
• Update On-board Computer as required
• Maintain trip reports
• Manage Proof of Delivery Paperwork from customers
• Communicate/interact with customers
• Other duties as required.
• Monday thru Friday work week

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license
• 18 months of recent tractor trailer driving experience, preferably flatbeds
• Minimum 22 years of age
• Physical ability to secure/tarp loads
• Ability to read customer orders, safety regulations, on‑board computer
• Criminal record is taken on case‑by‑case basis.
• Safe Driving Record: Including no DUIs in last 7 years; no more than one preventable accidentor one violation of motor vehicle laws within the year preceding application

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.