Driver

Sterling Transportation, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Transportation, Inc. seeks a dedicated Truck Driver to safely transport freight to customers from Dallas, TX. You will operate a truck in compliance with all laws and company policies, ensuring timely and professional service at each delivery point.

The role requires a valid CDL, the ability to pass background and drug tests, and willingness to travel as needed. Prior trucking experience is a plus, with physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and sit for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL appropriate for vehicle weight.
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by transportation regulations.
• Prior experience in transportation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates a truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required routes, obeying all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to the shipping office or staff when route is complete.
• Performs routine service on trucks, including checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions.
• Travels frequently to deliver freight as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Ability to stay focused

Education

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

# DriverCoppell, TX 75019## DescriptionReports to: Station Manager Job Status (FLSA): Full-Time – Non-Exempt Location: Dallas, Texas**Position Summary:**The Truck Driver will safely and efficiently freight to customers in a timely and professional manner.**Duties and Responsibilities:**• Operates a truck according to applicable state and federal transportation laws.• Transports loads safely and in a timely manner over required route, obeying all traffic laws and observing all safety regulations.• Deftly maneuvers truck and trailer into loading and unloading areas; follows loading crew signals.• Assists with loading of or loads and unloads freight, using specialized equipment when warranted. • Maintains signed invoices, shipping bills of lading, and other required paperwork; delivers documentation to shipping office or other appropriate staff when delivery route is complete.• Facilitates routine service on trucks, which may include checking oil, water, gasoline, and air; reports maintenance malfunctions.• Performs other related duties as assigned.## Qualifications**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to speak professionally and courteously with customers and staff at delivery points.• Ability to remain focused in busy environment.**Experience:**• Must hold required commercial driver’s license appropriate for weight of vehicle to be operated.• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.• Prior experience in the transportation industry a plus.**Physical Requirements:**• Prolonged periods sitting in truck for long periods of time.• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds at a time.• Must be able to travel frequently.