Experienced 26ft Box Truck Driver

Caruso USA; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Caruso USA, located in Covington, Kentucky, is looking for experienced Box Truck Drivers for local routes. The Route Driver will ensure safe operation of the vehicle while delivering products and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

The ideal candidate must possess at least 12 months of box truck driving experience and will earn up to $26.00 per hour based on experience. Benefits include competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 12 months of verifiable box truck driving experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate a company-provided CMV.
• Deliver products to customers safely and courteously.
• Establish and maintain outstanding relationships with customers.
• Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

Skills

Box truck driving experience

Good driving record

Customer service skills

Job description

Caruso is a family owned, 4th generation company that delivers fresh ready-to-eat, and pre-cut produce, sandwiches, salads, and fresh meal kits to retail distribution centers and direct-to-retail stores all over the USA and we are growing!

We are looking for experienced Box Truck Drivers for local routes.

Job Summary

The Route Driver is the face of the company and must always project a professional and positive image of Caruso while maintaining and building excellent customer relationships. This person is responsible for the safe operation of a motor vehicle and safely pick up and drop off items to customers so that the customer is given an excellent service experience. This person must maintain compliance with all company policies/procedures and DOT regulations.

Must have at least 12 months of verifiable 18ft-26ft box truck driving experience in the last 3 years.

Must be able to rotate weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Operate a company provided CMV.
• Deliver products to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• Follows routes and time schedule.
• Load, unload and deliver to customer specifications and obtain required customer sign offs.
• Establish and maintain outstanding relationships with customers.
• Review and verify invoices and purchase requests to ensure accuracy.
• Completes DVIR’s (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
• Follows safety and lifting protocols during deliveries.
• Maintains delivery logs and records.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.

Requirements

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Must have at least 12 months of verifiable 18ft-26ft box truck driving experience in the last 3 years.
3. A good driving record including none of the following:
   • Reckless driving
   • DUI/OMVI
   • Hit and Run
   • Excessive Speed as defined by DOT (15+ miles over)
   • No more than two moving violations within the last 24 months.
4. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
5. Ability to work and drive in all types of weather.
6. Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
7. Excellent and prompt attendance each day scheduled.

Benefits

• Pay up to $26.00 per hour depending on experience and license type.