Driver Class B

Coastal Elite Pro; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Buffalo, NY is seeking a professional driver for Class B straight trucks delivering food and related products. You will ensure safe, timely transportation in compliance with DOT regulations and serve as the company face to customers.

The role requires strong safety awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently within a team, with duties spanning inspections, loading/unloading, paperwork, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Class B license, 21+ years old.
• Clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Ability to pass drug tests, background checks, and road tests.
• Current or ability to obtain DOT Health Card.
• Physically capable of lifting and handling freight weighing 10-90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks and inspections before and after trips.
• Follow DOT and company safety policies, reporting hazards promptly.
• Load, unload, and verify freight accuracy, ensuring proper securing and documentation.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and team members.
• Complete required paperwork, logs, and handle equipment securely.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and work areas, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional communication

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Role

Responsible for driving Class B straight trucks to deliver and unload food and related products, ensuring timely and safe transportation in compliance with DOT regulations. Acts as the company's face to customers, building strong relationships through professional communication.

Responsible for driving Class B straight trucks to deliver and unload food and related products, ensuring timely and safe transportation in compliance with DOT regulations. Acts as the company's face to customers, building strong relationships through professional communication.

Key Duties

• Perform safety checks and inspections before and after trips.
• Follow DOT and company safety policies, reporting hazards promptly.
• Load, unload, and verify freight accuracy, ensuring proper securing and documentation.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and team members.
• Complete required paperwork, logs, and handle equipment securely.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and work areas, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Class B license, 21+ years old.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years.
• Ability to pass drug tests, background checks, and road tests.
• Current or ability to obtain DOT Health Card.
• Physically capable of lifting and handling freight weighing 10-90 pounds.

Essential Attributes

Strong safety awareness, professional communication skills, and ability to work independently within a team environment.