Delivery Driver

A & R Discount; Conrad (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local transportation company is seeking a driver to operate trucks between distribution centers. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and preferably a high school diploma. Responsibilities include efficiently planning routes, maintaining logs, and adhering to DoT policies. Candidates should be able to adapt to unexpected conditions like weather and traffic while ensuring compliance with safety procedures. This role includes a commitment to customer interactions as a brand advocate.

Qualifications

• Possesses a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of DoT policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel with regularity and drive long distances.
• No DUI.

Responsibilities

• Transport stock between distribution centers efficiently.
• Plan routes effectively for cost, time, and fuel.
• Adapt to unexpected situations like weather and traffic.
• Maintain logs of hours, miles, and fuel usage.
• Report mechanical problems promptly.
• Follow traffic laws and safety procedures.
• Observe and report defects, accidents, and violations.
• Interact with customers and represent the company positively.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of DoT policies and procedures

Ability to travel regularly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job role

We are looking for a driver with valid drivers license. Your job will be to safely operate our company truck and drive goods, over intercity routes, in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Transport stock between distribution centers in a time effective manner.
• Plan routes in a cost, time and fuel effective manner.
• Account for, and adapt to, unexpected situations like weather conditions and traffic.
• Keep proper logs of hours on the road, miles driven and fuel spent, following all company, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain the truck and associated equipment in good, working order; report all mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all applicable traffic laws and safety procedures.
• Observe and report all defects, accidents, and violations.
• Adhere to company guidelines while interacting with customers and serve as brand advocate.

Requirements

• Possesses a valid drivers license.
• High school diploma or GED - preferred but not mandatory
• Knowledge of DoT policies and procedures
• Ability to travel with regularity and drive long distances
• No DUI