Final Mile Driver

Southeastern Freight Lines; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver Trainee Program

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Southern Freight Lines is seeking a Final Mile Driver to locally pick up, transport, and deliver freight in a non CDL-A vehicle. Responsibilities include loading and unloading, inspecting the vehicle, and ensuring paperwork from manifest to bills of lading accompanies shipments.

The role requires 21+, HS diploma or GED, ability to pass background and drug tests, and a valid license with a clean MVR; 6 months driving experience recommended. Pay range is $31.35–$34.50 per hour; second shift.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass background check and alcohol/drug test.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable MVR.
• Minimum 6 months of driving experience, including personal vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freight locally in a non CDL-A vehicle.
• Load and unload shipments as needed.
• Inspect vehicle before, during, and after trips and submit Vehicle Condition Report.
• Complete all paperwork and ensure required shipping documents accompany shipments.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

6 months driving experience

Background check

Alcohol & drug test

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; and be willing to enter Southern’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) Work Shift Second Shift

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