Local CDL-B Driver — Weekday Schedule + Benefits

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation pay

Life Insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking an experienced CDL-B Driver to join our logistics team in Joplin, MO. You will transport finished goods and raw materials between plants, distribution centers and retailers, while meeting delivery schedules and safety standards.

The role requires long hours and regular travel, with hands-on use of GPS and other equipment; you will document miles, logs and fuel receipts and comply with trucking regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a truck driver.
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly
• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)

Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules
• Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations

Skills

Truck driver experience

GPS/AVL/CB knowledge

Long hours travel

Driving regulations

Adaptability

Tools

GPS

AVL units

CB radios

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin is seeking an experienced CDL-B Driver to join our logistics team in Joplin, MO. You will transport finished goods and raw materials between plants, distribution centers and retailers, while meeting delivery schedules and safety standards.

The role requires long hours and regular travel, with hands-on use of GPS and other equipment; you will document miles, logs and fuel receipts and comply with trucking regulations.