Final Mile Driver

Southeastern Freight Lines; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 89,820,000 - 98,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Freight Lines is seeking a Final Mile Driver to pick up, transport, and deliver freight locally using a non-CDL-A vehicle. You will load/unload shipments, inspect the vehicle, and ensure proper paperwork accompanies each delivery.

Role requires 21+ years old, a HS diploma or GED, reliable background check and drug/alcohol test, and at least 6 months of driving experience. Pay ranges per hour and location vary.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to pass background check and drug/alcohol test.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• Minimum 6 months of driving experience.
• Willing to enter Southern's Driver Trainee Program after one year.

Responsibilities

• Pick up, transport, and deliver freight locally (non-CDL-A vehicle).
• Load and unload shipments with or without equipment.
• Inspect vehicle condition before, during, and after trips.
• Submit Vehicle Condition Report after each trip.
• Review shipping papers to ensure no hazardous materials are present.
• Complete all necessary paperwork related to vehicle operations and freight movements.

Skills

Driver's license

MVR check

Driving experience

Background check

Age 21

Alcohol and 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;
• be willing to enter Southern's Driver Trainee Program after successfully completing one year in the Final Mile Driver role.

Pay: $31.35-$34.50 Per Hour (pay may vary based on location and experience) Work Shift Second Shift http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZc1A8aeshc

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.

Southeastern 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.