Lead Driver

Bunzl Distribution NA; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Route - Home Every Night

Overtime after 40 hours

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401k with company match

Job summary

The Bunzl Distribution NA in Virginia is seeking a Lead Driver/Driver Trainer to assist the Transportation Manager with training and coaching new and current drivers. You will also transport products safely, ensuring DOT compliance and top-notch customer service as the face of Bunzl.

You will train new hires on delivery protocols, safety, and compliance, retrain existing drivers, and support leadership with new initiatives. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CDL Class A with Doubles/Triples endorsements a plus.
• Minimum 3 years commercial transportation experience or graduation from an accredited truck driving school.
• Minimum 1 year in the training field; driver trainings preferred.
• Hazmat endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to read route manifests and invoices.
• Ability to operate a tractor-trailer safely and work overtime as needed.
• Experience with AOBRDs like OMNI Trax is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train new hires on delivery protocols, safety, compliance, and customer service.
• Retrain current drivers in assigned areas.
• Provide support to leadership with new initiatives and Bunzl values.
• Operate tractor-trailer safely and professionally at all times.
• Lead team meetings and participate in training program implementation.
• Deliver products on time with complete customer service.
• Assist with route coverage during vacations or driver absences.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed and coordinate training logistics.

Skills

CDL Class A

Hazmat endorsement

Training/coaching

Safety/compliance

Reading manifests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited truck driving school

Tools

AOBRDs/OMNI Trax

Job description

The Lead Driver/Driver Trainer will assist the Transportation Manager with training, and coaching new Drivers, as well as existing Drivers who would benefit from one-on-one instruction. While not engaged in training, the Lead Driver will transport products in a safe manner and by following proper DOT regulations. Deliveries will be made to customers on time while providing excellent customer service as the face of the company.

Responsibilities

• Train the new hires on delivery protocols, safety, compliance, and customer service.
• Retrain the current drivers in the areas assigned by management.
• Provides support to the leadership team with rolling new initiatives and promoting Bunzl's values.
• Operates tractor-trailer combination in a safe and professional manner at all times
• Actively participates in and partially leads team meetings and events.
• Assists in coordinating, planning, and implementing new training programs and initiatives.
• Delivers products to customers on time, while providing complete customer service
• Transfers materials and items from trailer to dock area or other designated area by hand, hand truck, manual pallet jack, or electric pallet jack
• Assists with administrative tasks as needed
• Provide route coverage in vacation or driver absence scenarios.
• Complies with all applicable policies, procedures, and laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must have a valid CDL Class A license with Doubles/Triples endorsements a plus
• Minimum 3 years experience in commercial transportation or a graduate of an accredited truck driving school
• Minimum of 1 year in the training field. Driver trainings preferred
• Must have Hazmat endorsement or able to obtain within 60 days of employment
• Ability to operate a tractor-trailer in a safe and efficient manner
• Possess knowledge of all applicable State and Federal DOT regulations
• Capacity to read and correctly interpret route manifests and invoices
• Ability and willingness to work varying routes and required overtime as assigned by Supervisor
• Must be able to lift heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation (occasionally 60-75 lbs)
• Previous experience with an Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRDs) such as OMNI Trax is preferred

Benefits & Perks

The perks of being a Bunzl employee doesn’t stop at being part of a great team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their family today, tomorrow and for the future.

What's in it for you?

• Paid hourly rate plus overtime after 40 hours
• Local Route - Home Every Night
• Reliable, Late Model Equipment
• Vacation Time, Sick Time, Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available after 30 days

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities