Driver CDL 2

Reliance, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a delivery driver to operate heavy commercial vehicles, delivering or picking up merchandise regionally in a timely manner. The role requires knowledge of safety procedures, cargo securement, and FMCSA compliance.

You will perform daily vehicle inspections, maintain DVIR records, and log activities with ELDs while communicating with supervisors and customers to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial driving experience.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid CDL license required.
• Successful completion of a road test.
• Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
• Ability to meet Federal driver qualification requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Strong measurement and arithmetic skills for load calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial vehicles over 26,001 lbs to deliver/pick up merchandise to regional/local destinations.
• May drive vehicles under 10,000 lbs in interstate or foreign commerce as needed.
• Follow safety procedures, secure cargo, and use tarps when required.
• Safely maneuver trucks into loading/unloading positions.
• Load and unload vehicles as required.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections per FMCSA guidelines.
• Record inspection data on DVIR and report defects.
• Use an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities.
• Read bills of lading and manifests for assignment details.
• Verify load-related documentation and obtain receipts or payments when required.
• Adhere to safety processes and protocols at all times.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

CDL license

Road test

FMCSA compliance knowledge

MVR readiness

SAP program completion

Safety awareness

Ability to read instructions

Measurement/math skills

Professional deicision making

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This job is in the Delivery family (Department), which includes positions the duties of which are to administer, supervise, or perform work involving the planning, directing, or operating of transportation equipment and service, including positions involving responsibility for driving, loading, and coordinating delivery.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Responsible for operating commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,001 lbs to deliver or pick up merchandise, materials, and equipment to assigned regional and/or local destination and/or customers in a timely fashion.
• May be responsible for driving (regularly or periodically) and performing other safety-affecting activities on motor vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less used in transportation on public highways in interstate or foreign commerce (excluding passenger or hazardous materials transportation vehicles.)
• Follows appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods including securement of cargo for transport (may include use of tarps).
• Safely maneuvers trucks into loading or unloading positions.
• Loads and unloads vehicles as required.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections (as defined by the FMCSA) to ensure that the trucks are roadworthy and that safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Records any inspection information or list of defects on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) as required by the FMCSA.
• Uses an electronic logging device (ELD) to log daily activities as required by the FMCSA.
• Reports traffic incidents, including, traffic accidents and violations, or damage to the vehicles to supervisory staff.
• Reads bills of lading and manifests to determine assignment details.
• Checks all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate and obtains receipts or signatures for delivered goods or collects payment for services when required.

Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of commercial driving experience required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) per assigned vehicle type required.
• Successful completion of a road test required.
• Ability to meet company insurability standards required.
• Ability to meet FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse requirements.
• Ability to meet all driver qualification requirements per Federal regulations (per 49 CFR part 391) required.
• Ability to meet current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) quality criteria as defined by Federal regulations and/or company policy required.
• No drug violations during the previous 5 years and proof of completion of a certified SAP program for violations over 5 years old required.
• Broad knowledge of laws and government regulations and/or agency rules pertaining to commercial vehicles required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Measurement and arithmetic skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and customers/vendors required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN