Lead CDL Driver

Medline Industries, LP; Perryville (MD); On-site; USD 37,195 - 52,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan

Generous paid time off

401k with company match

Professional growth and development opportunities

New and updated trucks and equipment

Job summary

A healthcare logistics provider is seeking a Lead CDL Driver to operate a delivery vehicle for lifesaving medical products. The role requires a Class A CDL and at least 2 years of truck driving experience. Responsibilities include loading and unloading products, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining vehicle safety standards. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a focus on work-life balance with local routes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience.
• Licensed to operate assigned vehicle with a Class A CDL.
• Ability to meet Federal and State requirements.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team.
• Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management.
• Load and secure product for delivery.
• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle on delivery routes.
• Unload and deliver products at customer facilities.
• Provide in-person support to customers upon delivery.
• Communicate adjustments to delivery routes as needed.
• Maintain travel and cargo logs according to regulations.
• Perform vehicle inspections for safe operation.

Skills

Class A CDL

2 years tractor trailer driving experience

Clean driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

MedTrans is Medline's private fleet of professional drivers that delivers our lifesaving medical products directly to both commercial and residential customers. Our fleet consists of 1,900+ trucks that feature newer equipment. We manage a network of over 50 distribution centers nationally and provide 1-day shipping to 95% of the United States.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team - serving as a motivator and resource to drivers.
• Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management – communicating goals to drivers and escalating information to management when needed.
• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.
• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle between the Medline Facility and multiple customer destinations on a delivery route. Abide by Medline’s safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment where needed, performing safety checks, etc.
• Unload and deliver product at our customer facilities, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Provide in-person support to the customer – addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate documentation upon delivery.
• Communicate with dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to delivery route or schedule in order to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.
• Maintain a travel and cargo log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Perform inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued vehicle use.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience
• Class A CDL; Licensed to operate assigned vehicle.
• Ability to meet Federal and State requirements for operation of commercial motor vehicles.
• Clean driving record with no serious violations.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

What you can expect when you’re on board

• Our drivers are home daily with our local routes – we care about work-life balance
• New and updated trucks and equipment
• Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan
• Generous paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Safety is our #1 priority

Salary

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position: $27.00 - $37.75 Hourly. The actual salary will vary based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.