Delivery Driver - CDL

Star-Lumber-; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC is seeking a safety-focused CDL Class A and/or Class B Delivery Driver to transport and deliver building materials to customer sites and company locations. You will represent the company with timely, professional deliveries while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards.

The role requires load verification, proper cargo securing, and strong communication with dispatch and customers.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or Class B license.
• Current DOT Medical Certificate.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A/B equipment and deliver vehicles.
• Deliver building materials to residential and commercial sites.
• Verify loads for accuracy and confirm deliveries with customers.
• Secure cargo using proper load securement techniques and DOT requirements.
• Conduct pre-trip, enroute, and post-trip inspections; complete required paperwork.
• Maintain electronic logs and delivery records.
• Communicate with dispatch, yard staff, customers, and sales teams.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Inspect deliveries for damage and report shortages.

Skills

CDL driving

Customer service

Communication

Load securement

Safety compliance

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Star Lumber is seeking a safety-focused and customer-oriented CDL Class A and/or Class B Delivery Driver to transport and deliver building materials, including lumber, windows, doors, roofing products, trusses, wall panels, and other construction supplies to customer jobsites and company locations. Drivers serve as ambassadors of Star Lumber by providing timely, professional, and damage-free deliveries while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A tractor-trailers, truck-mounted forklifts, curtain-side trailers, flatbeds and Class B straight trucks as assigned
• Deliver building materials to residential and commercial construction sites
• Verify loads for accuracy before departure and confirm deliveries with customers
• Secure cargo using proper load securement techniques and DOT requirements
• Conduct pre-trip, enroute, and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required documentation
• Maintain electronic logs, inspection reports, fuel records, and delivery paperwork
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, yard personnel, customers, and sales teams
• Assist with loading and unloading materials when required
• Inspect delivered products for damage and report shortages or discrepancies
• Operate equipment safely around jobsites, customers, and company facilities
• Follow all company safety policies, DOT regulations, and Hours-of-Service requirements
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance of assigned equipment
• Participate in safety meetings and ongoing driver training programs
• Perform shuttle, transfer, and backhaul assignments between Star Lumber locations as needed

Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A or Class B license
• Current DOT Medical Certificate
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safe driving practices
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience delivering building materials
• Forklift certification
• Experience operating truck-mounted forklifts (Moffett), or flatbed equipment
• Knowledge of construction materials and jobsite safety requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds regularly
• Ability to climb on trailers and equipment safely
• Ability to secure loads using straps, chains
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safe operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Understanding of load securement and cargo protection
• Ability to read delivery documents and route information
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Professional interaction with customers and coworkers
• Effective time management and route planning skills

Working Conditions

• Daily travel throughout assigned service areas
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction sites, and warehouse environments
• Early morning start times with occasional overtime and weekend work as business demands require

Performance Expectations

Success in this position is measured by:

• Safe driving performance and accident prevention
• On-time delivery percentage
• Customer satisfaction
• Equipment care and maintenance
• Delivery accuracy
• Compliance with DOT and Star Lumber safety standards

All offers are contingent upon successfully completing pre-employment testing, including: background check, drug and alcohol screen and applicable fitness test.

STAR LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.