Local CDL-A Driver

C&M Forwarding Co Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (company paid)

Dental (company paid)

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

401k plan with match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

C&M Forwarding Co Inc, based in Rochester, NY, is seeking a professional Driver to transport customer product safely and efficiently. The role emphasizes route planning, DOT compliance, and customer satisfaction, with eligibility requiring a valid CDL and clean driving record. The Jemko Transport, Inc.

division handles the operations under C&M Forwarding. Starting pay ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Valid CDL with hazmat and/or tanker endorsement.
• 1 year of tractor-trailer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer safely and in DOT compliance.
• Plan routes and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
• Read and interpret shipping documents and freight bills.
• Be available to meet pickup/delivery schedules.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

CDL with hazmat/tanker endorsement

Job description

About the Organization C&M Forwarding Company is an asset-based domestic freight forwarder that is privately owned and based in Rochester, NY. We have been providing on-time, reliable service and total transportation value to our clients since 1932.

Over the course of 90 years knowing who to choose for warehousing and/or a transportation provider has become easier and easier: C&M Forwarding Company. We are continuously improving to serve you better. We are moving forward, thinking ahead.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description We are looking for a Driver to transport customer product in a safe and timely manner. Driver responsibilities include planning each route based on road and traffic conditions and managing payments. Ultimately, you will help us increase customer satisfaction, making sure clients depend on us for their transportation needs. To be considered for this role, you should have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no traffic violations.

NOTE - this position will be working for Jemko Transport, Inc., a division of C&M Forwarding Co, Inc.

What we offer:

Starting Pay Range - $75,000- $85,000peryear

Medical (up to 80% company paid)

Dental (100% company paid)

Vision

Group Life Insurance (company paid)

Long Term Disability (company paid)

Short Term Disability

401k plan with company match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (starts with 3 weeks a year)

9 Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Transport self and/or freight continuously throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
• Read and interpret shipping labels. Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms.
• Be available for work at all times in order to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
• Truck drivers also sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at various companies and customer locations.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak English and perform simple mathematical calculations with general mental abilities to handle receipts, read maps, road signs, maintain logs, etc.
• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license with hazmat endorsement and/or tanker endorsement.
• 1 year of experience operating a tractor trailer preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Constant sitting and operating of the cab/tractor trailer
• Frequent climbing in and out of cab, trailer and on freight
• Constant exposure to weather and other elements

Pay Range:

$75,000 - $85,000

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Full Time Benefits Include Medical, Dental & Vision, Company sponsored HSA, Company Paid Life, AD&D & LTD Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays, 401k Match & Profit-Sharing Contribution

Location Buffalo - Cheektowaga

This position is currently accepting applications.