Class A CDL Route Driver - Req. ID: 4342

Denali; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Annual retention bonus

Safety program raffles and incentives

Regional prize programs

Job summary

Denali is seeking a Class A CDL Route Driver to handle safe, on-time deliveries across a regional footprint. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain equipment, and coordinate with dispatch to optimize routes.

This is a full-time, hourly role based in Montgomery, AL with growth potential and a strong safety culture. The position requires a valid CDL, 2+ years of driving, and the ability to pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with state license.
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver across a regional footprint as directed by management.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT requirements.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and basic equipment upkeep.
• Communicate with dispatch to optimize route planning and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate delivery paperwork and logs; report incidents promptly.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Electronic Logging System (People Net)

Job description

Denali is the leading organic recycling company on a mission to unlock the power of unused food and organics, transforming them into resources to feed, fuel, and replenish the earth. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers be more resilient, and reducing society's reliance on fossil fuels. Denali provides meaningful and measurable change for any business that handles food, creating value with our scalable solutions across the nation. Our services and products touch thousands of acres and businesses, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

Class A CDL Route Driver

Locations: Montgomery, AL / Hayneville, AL

Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible new hires. Paid in three installments. Weekly salary and travel pay are separate.
• 25% ($1,250) at 90 days of employment
• 25% ($1,250) at 180 days of employment
• 50% ($2,500) on your first anniversary
• Bonus is paid on the regular payroll cycle after each milestone, provided the driver is actively employed and in good standing on that date. Offer is for this requisition only and may be changed or withdrawn.

Compensation & Perks

• $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
• PEAKS Safety Program: Quarterly regional raffle: $1,000 prize/region
• Annual regional raffle: $5,000 prizes (4 winners)
• Annual Apex winner: $10,000 prize

About the Role

The Class A CDL Driver is a vital position within our logistics team, responsible for the safe and timely transportation of goods across designated routes. This role requires adherence to all safety regulations and company policies while ensuring that deliveries are made efficiently and effectively. The driver will be expected to perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, maintaining a high standard of vehicle safety and cleanliness. Additionally, the driver will be responsible for managing delivery schedules and communicating with dispatch to ensure optimal route planning. Ultimately, the success of this role contributes significantly to our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This position is a safety-sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her safety as well as the safety of others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum of 2 years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with long-haul driving.
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices (ELDs).
• Previous experience in a logistics or transportation role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery equipment ranges from 30-45' open-top dump trailers (combination vehicles) across a regional footprint determined by management.
• Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles by DOT requirements as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform pre-and post-trip inspections.
• Typical use of hand tools for basic repairs of company bins and equipment.
• Maintenance of basic truck equipment and overall cleanliness of equipment.
• Utilize electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and as otherwise required.
• Maintain paperwork (contamination and service tickets, truck maintenance, etc.) and submit all documentation to the appropriate party.
• Regularly communicate with customers and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
• Communicate with the corporate office/operations team regularly for all service, equipment, and customer service-related issues.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on seasonality, up to 50 hours a week
• Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, training, or briefings.
• Basic usage of computer and cell phones for training, communication, and expense management

Required Skills & Abilities

• Valid Class CDL-A in state License (Preferred)
• Valid Class B with Grapple truck experience or (Willing to train to operate one)
• Time Management and ability to maintain route consistency.
• Communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in operating Manual and Automatic Transmission vehicles
• Experience using an Electronic Logging System, such as People Net
• Knowledge of hydraulics is a plus.
• Basic computer and cell phone knowledge
• All drivers must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Age 21 and over.
• 1-year tractor-trailer experience
• Must have a current DOT medical card.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must have Clean MVR.
• Must pass the road test.
• Live in a defined hiring area and be willing to park