Driver Trainee

Southeastern Freight Lines; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Freight Lines is offering a Driver Trainee program where associates train to become a Driver while performing Freight Handler duties. You will complete 8 hours behind the wheel and 25 hours of yard training, learning pre-trip inspections, use of controls, and backing.

Pay is $33.35–$34.50 per hour, with first shift work. The role requires at least 21 years old, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass background and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must pass background check and alcohol/drug test with acceptable MVR.
• At least 6 months of driving experience, including a personal motor vehicle.
• Willing and able to obtain CDL A with Hazmat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailer, with or without dock workers, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, and carrying of freight.
• Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition and submit VCR at end of each trip.
• Ensure shipping docs (manifests, bills of lading, etc.) accompany shipments and are available for inspection.
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Driving experience

CDL A endorsement readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Driver Trainee, you will participate in the Driver Training Program while performing the duties of a Freight Handler on a regular basis. To complete the program, you must complete 8 hours behind the wheel of a Company truck and 25 hours of yard training, while being observed/trained. Yard training includes training on pre-trip inspections, proper use of control, hooking/unhooking, and backing.

Current Company Freight Handler associates are selected for the training program based on exceptional job performance and a desire to become a Driver. Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dock workers, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment. Perform frequent lifting, pulling, and carrying of freight. Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips and submit a written Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) on the condition of the truck/trailer at the end of each trip or tour of duty.

When hazardous materials are present, check for proper preparation of shipping papers, check for agreement between information on shipping papers and markings and labeling on freight, ascertain that vehicle is properly placarded. Drive truck to assigned destinations. Ensure that all shipping documentation (e.g., manifest, security seal sheet, bills of lading, shipping orders, freight bills, etc.) required to move with shipments is available for inspection, and that appropriate paperwork accompany shipment when delivered.

Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations including drivers’ log, records of roadside inspections, mileage records, and other records required by law.

For this role, you must: be at least 21 years old; have a High School Diploma or GED; have the ability to satisfactorily pass background check and alcohol and drug test with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); have at least 6 months of driving experience, to include a personal motor vehicle; and have a willingness and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) with Hazmat Endorsement, Tanker Endorsement, and Doubles/Triples Endorsement.

Pay: $33.35-$34.50 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location) Work Shift First Shift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZc1A8aeshc

Working with Southeast Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are.

Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, Southeast Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast.

Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of Southeast generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals — the true backbone of our company.

At Southeast, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing.

Southeast Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.