Final Mile Driver

Southeastern Freight Lines; Austell (GA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Freight Lines seeks a Final Mile Driver to pick up, transport, and deliver freight locally in a non CDL-A vehicle. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inspecting the vehicle, and ensuring paperwork accompanies shipments.

Pay ranges from $31.35 to $34.50 per hour, varies by location and experience. The role requires being at least 21, a HS diploma or GED, passing background and drug tests, a valid driver's license with an acceptable MVR, and at least 6 months of driving

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
• Valid driver's license with a clean MVR and at least 6 months driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments, alone or with assistance.
• Inspect vehicle for defects and maintain safe operating condition.
• Prepare and submit Vehicle Condition Report after each trip.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and shipping documentation for movements.

Skills

6 months driving experience

Valid Driver's License

MVR clean

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Final Mile Driver, you will pick up, transport, and deliver freight locally, not to include hazardous materials, in a non CDL-A vehicle. Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of freight from origin to destination. Load and unload shipments, either individually or with assistance, with or without mechanical freight handling equipment. Perform frequent lifting, pulling and carrying of freight. Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit a written Vehicle Condition Report on the condition of the vehicle at the end of each trip. Check shipping papers to determine the nature of load to ensure hazardous materials are not present. Ensure 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. Properly handle and complete all necessary paperwork related to vehicle operations and freight movements.

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
• have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• have at least 6 months of driving experience, to include a personal motor vehicle
• be willing to enter Southwestern’s Driver Trainee Program after successfully completing one year in the Final Mile Driver role

We would prefer you to have previous experience including Pallet Jack, Load & unload, Box Truck, Delivery Driver, or CDL B.

Pay: $31.35-$34.50 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience)

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Working with Southwestern Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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 Southwestern, 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.

Southwestern 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.