Class A CDL Delivery Driver

A&B Distributors of Arkansas Inc; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home daily

Four-day workweek

Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses

Annual pay increases

Job summary

A&B Distributors of Arkansas Inc. is seeking a Class A CDL Delivery Driver to safely and efficiently deliver products to customers in Lowell, AR. You will load/unload, verify orders, and maintain equipment while delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities include following routes, obtaining signatures, and complying with DOT regulations. We offer a home-daily schedule, a four-day workweek, competitive pay with quarterly incentives, and regular pay raises based on tenure.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and hold a valid Class A CDL with clean record.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and obtain DOT physical.
• High School Diploma or GED required; 2+ years driving experience.
• Experience in customer service, retail, or service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate delivery vehicles to transport products to customer locations.
• Load and unload products using pallet jacks or hand trucks.
• Verify orders for accuracy and obtain customer signatures.
• Follow routes and schedules while complying with DOT regulations.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service and resolve delivery concerns.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform routine inspections.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Route planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Delivery vehicle operation

Job description

Description

The Class A CDL Delivery Driver is responsible for safe, accurate and timely delivery of products to customers. This position includes loading and unloading products, verifying orders, providing excellent customer service and maintaining delivery equipment in good working condition.

Driver Perks:

• Home daily with local routes – no long-haul driving!
• Four-day workweek – enjoy your weekends off!
• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn quarterly incentive bonuses!
• Annual pay increases as a driver tenure incentive!

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate company delivery vehicles to transport products to customer locations.
• Load and unload products using pallet jacks, hand trucks or other equipment.
• Verify orders for accuracy and obtain customer signatures upon delivery.
• Perform all rotation, stocking & merchandising delivery functions as directed.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service and resolve delivery-related concerns.
• Follow assigned routes and schedules while complying with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness and perform routine inspections (fuel, fluids, tires, etc.).
• Comply with all A&B safety standards, including submitting all documents as required.
• Adhere to all company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (DOT regulated)
• Current DOT Physical required or be able to obtain one upon employment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of driving experience
• 1+ years customer service, retail, sales, or service industry experience
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, hand trucks and other warehouse/delivery equipment
• Ability to obtain pallet jack certification

Preferred:

• 3 + years of experience as a Class A CDL driver
• 3+ years of customer service, retail, sales or service industry experience
• Experience in the beverage distribution Industry
• Knowledge of sales applications within ERP software (i.e. Encompass)
• Forklift and pallet jack certification/experience

Driver Hiring Standards

• No more than three (3) moving violations combined in the past three (3) years as listed on your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) or Pre-Employment Screen Report (PSR)
• No serious violations in the past three (3) years as listed on the MVR or PSR (Including driving under the influence, license suspension, felonies, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving, hit and run accidents, eluding police, violating a state or local law prohibiting texting or use of hand-held mobile phones while driving a CMV.
• No more than two (2) preventable accidents in the past three (3) years as listed on the MVR, PSR or driver application.
• No preventable crashes involving the following situations in the past three (3) years as listed on the MVR, PSR or driver application (at fault rear-end collisions, rollovers or jackknife, head on collisions).
• Not have had three (3) or more jobs in the past twelve (12) months.
• No failure or refusal of drug or alcohol tests.
• No abandonment of vehicles, equipment or products.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires regular standing, walking and reaching. Must be able to regularly lift and move products ranging from 25 to 170 pounds, as well as climb, reach, and perform other physical movements necessary to carry out the essential duties of the position. Position requires wearing steel-toed footwear.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching – A&B Distributors will contribute 100% of the first 5% after one year of service
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance PPO
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays – 9 per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick – One week of sick each year
• Vacation – Two Weeks starting
• Vision Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

A&B Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.