Delivery Driver

Palmer Trucks; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Palmer Trucks in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Parts Delivery Driver to support sales efforts by delivering products to customers and representing the company.

You will operate company vehicles safely, maintain equipment, plan delivery routes, ensure accuracy, collect payments, and promote Palmer Road Map values with teamwork and a positive attitude.

This full-time role requires a valid driver's license, the ability to work varied hours, and outdoor conditions year-round.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to operate motor vehicles. All drivers must maintain a safe driving record.
• Working hours: Pickup truck or Van drivers may work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the nature of their job.
• They may also be required to work long hours or be on-call for deliveries or specific assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conducts weekly maintenance checks utilizing the vehicle maintenance form to record the safety and functionality of the assigned vehicle.
• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned vehicles (interior & exterior) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform accurate picking & packaging of orders to fulfill customers’ requests.
• Communicate order accuracy to sales personnel and/or customers.
• Plan routes for efficient delivery while maintaining positive customer expectations.
• Ensure all orders are delivered safely and accurately to customers.
• Act as an extension of the organization, promoting goods and services while building customer relationships.
• Collect, secure, and properly document payment for all orders delivered.
• Assist with stocking, pulling, and other business errands as needed when primary tasks are completed.
• Assist in answering phones when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Customer focus

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

DELIVERY DRIVER

Reports To: Parts Manager

Summary

The overall goal of the Parts Delivery Driver is to support the sales efforts and effectively deliver products to and from our customers. The Parts Delivery Driver will safely operate and maintain company equipment and provide representation for the organization. The Parts Delivery Driver will be an advocate for the Palmer Road Map and strive to promote a better workplace every day through a positive attitude and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts weekly maintenance checks utilizing the vehicle maintenance form to record the safety and functionality of the assigned vehicle.
• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned vehicles (interior & exterior) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform accurate picking & packaging of orders to fulfill customers’ requests.
• Communicate order accuracy to sales personnel and/or customers.
• Plan routes for efficient delivery while maintaining positive customer expectations.
• Ensure all orders are delivered safely and accurately to customers.
• Act as an extension of the organization, promoting goods and services while building customer relationships.
• Collect, secure, and properly document payment for all orders delivered.
• Assist with stocking, pulling, and other business errands as needed when primary tasks are completed.
• Assist in answering phones when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Business Skills

The individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below

• - Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes
• - Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expectations
• - Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives
• - Self-Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working

Qualifications and Other Requirements

Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to operate motor vehicles. All drivers must maintain a safe driving record.

Working hours: Pickup truck or Van drivers may work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the nature of their job. They may also be required to work long hours or be on-call for deliveries or specific assignments.

The working conditions for this position are primarily outdoors, year-round, with varying weather and road conditions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Mobility: The individual should be able to move easily in and out of the truck and perform tasks that may require bending, lifting, and climbing in and out of the cargo area.
• Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for the individual to operate the vehicle safely, read signs, and navigate the road.
• Hearing: The individual should have good hearing to be alert to sounds such as sirens, horns, and other road-warning signals.
• Manual dexterity: The individual should have good manual dexterity to operate the vehicle's controls, including the steering wheel, pedals, and other dashboard controls.
• Lifting: While heavy lifting may not be a frequent requirement, the individual may occasionally need to load and unload items from the truck's cargo area, which may involve lifting and carrying moderate-weight objects.

Company Overview

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, offering a comprehensive range of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 700 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, there is a paramount need to keep the industry moving forward - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We remain committed to forming authentic and valuable connections by fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude to do business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year after year and have kept us - On the Road Since 1965.

Benefits

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you and your family.

Individual, Spouse, and Family coverage. Multiple Products are affordable and provide value for you and your family.

• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Paid for by Palmer
• Supplemental Products: Long-Term Disability, etc.

Financial stability and Retirement Preparedness:

• Our 401(k) program includes a company match
• Retirement Planning Assistance
• Financial Guidance and Education

Paid Time Off:

• Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays and personal time
• Vacation based on the length of service.

Resources when we face major challenges and life events:

• Life Insurance, Hospital Stay, Critical Illness, other products
• Bereavement Services and Employment Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources readily accessible and without stigma

Paid Training and Tools Assistance to do the job right.

Job Posting Information

Palmer Trucks is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact:[e-mail]

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.

Revised: November 2025