Lead Driver

Medline; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP, via its MedTrans private fleet, seeks a professional driver to support local delivery operations across customer facilities. You will operate class A or B trucks, load/unload, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and provide in-person service to customers with accurate documentation.

Our drivers are home daily on local routes, with newer equipment, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience.
• Class A CDL; licensed to operate assigned vehicle.
• Meet Federal and State requirements for CMV operation.
• Clean driving record with no serious violations.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team and act as a motivator.
• Liaise between local team and management; communicate goals and escalations.
• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.
• Safely operate a Class A or B vehicle on delivery routes; follow safety rules.
• Unload and deliver product at customer facilities; provide documentation.
• Provide in-person customer support and address questions/needs.
• Coordinate with dispatch regarding route/schedule adjustments.
• Maintain travel and cargo logs per regulations and policy.
• Perform vehicle inspections and ensure adequate fuel.

Skills

CDL A

Truck driving

Safety compliance

Communication

Vehicle inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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 2,100+ 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.

Job Description

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 can you 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

The anticipated salary range for this position: $26.25 - $38.00 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

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, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

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.