Local Driver

Elevate Textiles; Jenkins Heights (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Textiles, a leading textiles manufacturer, is seeking a CDL Driver to join our internal trucking fleet. This local role focuses on day routes between facilities and suppliers, emphasizing safety and on-time delivery.

You will operate a tractor/trailer, maintain CDL with HazMat and DOT medical card, and keep accurate logs and documentation. Join a professional team committed to compliance and quality service.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of over-the-road or local driving experience.
• Maintain valid CDL with HazMat endorsement and DOT medical certificate.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor/trailer combination vehicle over public highways to pick up and deliver freight as directed by dispatch.
• Obey all federal and state laws in the operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license with hazardous materials endorsement and a current and valid DOT medical examiner’s certificate.
• Maintain required records including vehicle inspection log and driver log book, observing hours of service rules.
• Monitor and redistribute freight load to comply with weight-per-axle regulations.

Skills

Safe driving

Attention to regulations

Tools

CDL License

HazMat Endorsement

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

Elevate Textiles, a leading manufacturer and marketing of advanced textiles, is looking for a CDL Driver to join the company's internal trucking fleet. This position would cover local day routes between manufacturing facilities and local suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor/trailer combination vehicle over public highways to pick up and deliver freight as directed by dispatch. Obey all federal and state laws in the operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Maintain a valid commercial driver’s license with hazardous materials endorsement and a current and valid DOT medical examiner’s certificate that allows operation of a commercial vehicle.
• Maintain required records including vehicle inspection log and driver log book, observing all laws and regulations governing hours of service (HOS) for commercial drivers. Ensure all freight documents accompany the freight shipment and are signed and submitted as required.
• Monitor and redistribute freight load as necessary to ensure compliance with federal and state weight‑per‑axle regulations.
• Adhere to all regulations and requirements as set forth by the company and department to ensure safe operation of a tractor/trailer combination vehicle.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of over‑the‑road or local driving experience, a safe driving record, and a desire to be part of a professional team.

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