Delivery Driver w/CDL Class A - $55,000 + Bonus Potential

Empire Distributors, Inc.; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Aflac supplemental plans

Legal plans

Job summary

Empire Distributors, Inc. is hiring a Delivery Driver with CDL - Class A in Pineville, NC. This home-daily role offers 30-35 hours per week, about $55,000 annually, and strong benefits including health care, retirement, PTO, and life insurance.

You will operate tractor-trailers, perform pre-trip inspections, and ensure DOT compliance while delivering to major retailers. Apply today to join a reliable team.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• DOT card at time of physical examination.
• ABC permit required and maintained.
• Experience driving large tractor-trailers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely delivers loads to large customers and retailers.
• Completes pre-trip inspections prior to each trip.
• Maintains DOT paperwork and driver logs accurately.
• Coordinates with management for repairs and service as needed.
• Operates with telematics and records start/stop times.
• Ensures safety guidelines and company procedures are followed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Empire Distributors Inc, A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Delivery Driver with CDL - Class A. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren’t limited to health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.

Home Daily
Great Pay!!
Great Hours!!
Great Benefits!!
30-35 hours a week
$55,000.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely drives truck with capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations.
• Conducts daily pre-trip inspection of any tractor, trailer or pod equipment prior to departing warehouse.
• Must ensure pre-trip inspection reports are turned into management daily and that no truck with major operational safety issues are driven.
• Delivers loads on trailer to mass box stores such as Total Wine, club stores and any other large loads. Will need to assist at times in delivering orders on 14' to 26' box trucks.
• Delivers loaded straight trailer to the warehouse of origin to be loaded for next day deliveries, assuring all products to be returned and/or credited are returned to the warehouse daily.
• Performs routine maintenance on tractor and trailer which includes transporting to/from the servicing vendor location.
• Proficient in the use of telematics devices; to include, but not limited to delivery routes and driver logs.
• Maintains all applicable DOT paperwork and documentation as required.
• Uses electronic devices to record start and stop times on our time clock device assuring hours of service are recorded and remain in compliance with DOT Regulations accurately and consistently
• Coordinates emergency repairs and/or service with applicable vendors while communicating with management. All service and/or repairs must be approved by management prior to being scheduled
• Communicate with management any and all deviations to the normal job responsibilities
• Completes training assignments by management in a timely manner, including but not limited to Worklete and Pro-Tread
• Performs job essential duties and responsibilities while being monitored via DriveCam
• Willing and able to work with or around all products that may be ordered by our customer.
• Follows all safety guidelines and procedures as outlined by the company and by management.
• Other duties as assigned by Transportation Manager

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have experience operating a tractor with automatic and manual transmission

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must maintain a valid Class A driver's license.
• Receive and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) Card at the time of physical examination.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state Alcohol Beverage Commission (ABC) permit.
• Sustainment of these licenses and certificates is one condition of continued employment.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer knowledge and Knowledge of Order Processing Systems

Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. “