Company Driver

Slgsav; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Savannah Logistics Group is seeking an experienced CDL Company Driver for its Savannah, GA location. The role involves transporting freight from the distribution center to customers across the Southeast, maintaining accurate hours, and upholding DOT safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid CDL, and at least two years of driving experience with a clean record. The position offers a robust benefits package and a career with a growing, faith-based organization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CDL license.
• Two years of experience driving with clean record.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Document hours accurately.
• Perform regular safety inspections of equipment per DOT, SOPs and OSHA standards.
• Communicate professionally with Fleet Manager.
• Follow a schedule of weekly local runs between the warehouse and customers.
• Deliver freight on time.
• Inspect trailers before and after loading; check air lines, jack positions and adjust as needed.
• Visit weigh stations before and after packing to ensure loads meet regulations.
• Record delivery times and hours worked honestly for company data.
• Maintain product quality during conveyance.
• Adhere to traffic safety regulations and report unsafe conditions.
• Determine vehicle condition through inspections and diagnostics.
• Keep equipment available via preventive maintenance and upgrades.
• Comply with federal/state vehicle requirements and record services/repairs.

Skills

CDL license

Experience 2+ yrs

Time management

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Savannah Logistics Group has an immediate need for a Company Driver for our Savannah location. We have one of the best benefits packages in the industry to include health insurance, paid time off, 401k with company match, dental, vision, life and many other benefits. This is not just a job, it's a career with a growing family, faith-based owned and operated business. Come join our family! Our environment is team-oriented, fast-paced, and safety-focused.

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing quality service to customers and for ensuring the completion of tasks to ensure the success of our freight operations. The CDL Company Driver will transport goods from our distribution center to customers throughout the Southeast region.

Company Driver Job Responsibilities:

• Document hours accurately
• Perform regular safety inspections of equipment in keeping with DOT, company SOPs and OSHA standards
• Communicate professionally with Fleet Manager
• Follow a schedule of weekly recurring local runs between the warehouse and the customers
• Deliver freight on time
• Inspect trailers before and after loading, paying attention to status of air lines and jack positions and adjusting them as necessary
• Visit weigh stations before and after packing to ensure that loads meet state safety regulations, making alterations to loads when required by law
• Contribute to company data by honestly recording times of delivery and hours worked
• Maintain product quality throughout conveyance
• Adhere to traffic safety regulations at all times, exercise caution in treacherous circumstances and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions to supervisors and highway authorities
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

High school diploma or GED

CDL license

Two years of experience working as a CDL driver with no legal or safety incidents on record

Excellent time management skills.

Ability to work with little supervision

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Minimum 2 years' experience required

Clean MVR, no accidents

All offers are contingent upon criminal background check and drug screen.