Local Class A CDL Driver – Home Every Night (Mon-Fri)

Palmer-Donavin; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer-Donavin is seeking an experienced tractor-trailer driver for a full-time day shift in Bluffton, IN. You will deliver materials to customers, inspect equipment, secure cargo, and maintain accurate delivery documentation while adhering to DOT and safety standards.

The role requires 8+ years of driving with a Class A CDL (manual), valid records, and the ability to back into tight spaces. Expect a 5am–7am start, Monday–Friday schedule, and home every night.

Qualifications

• Must hold Class A CDL with manual transmission authorization.
• 8+ years of commercial driving experience.
• Satisfactory criminal history and motor vehicle records.
• Satisfactory PSP and DOT Clearinghouse reports.
• Acceptable pre-hire DOT drug screening.
• Ability to routinely back a tractor trailer into tight spaces.
• Ability to use forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Perform vehicle inspections before operation and secure cargo for safe transport.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safety procedures during transit and delivery activities.
• Operate tractor trailers to safely deliver materials to customer locations.
• Handle strapping, unstrapping, and rag side trailer functions during deliveries as required.
• Load and unload materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other equipment.
• Maintain accurate logbooks and delivery documentation in accordance with DOT and company requirements.
• Obtain delivery receipts, customer signatures, and payments when required.
• Provide professional customer service and maintain positive customer interactions during deliveries.

Skills

Class A CDL

Manual transmission

DOT regulations knowledge

Customer service

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Palmer-Donavin is seeking an experienced tractor-trailer driver for a full-time day shift in Bluffton, IN. You will deliver materials to customers, inspect equipment, secure cargo, and maintain accurate delivery documentation while adhering to DOT and safety standards.

The role requires 8+ years of driving with a Class A CDL (manual), valid records, and the ability to back into tight spaces. Expect a 5am–7am start, Monday–Friday schedule, and home every night.