Local Flatbed Truck Driver

United Treating & Distribution, LLC; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral bonus

Retirement plan with company matching

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

United Treating & Distribution, LLC in Muscle Shoals, AL seeks a professional CDL-A truck driver for local flatbed routing. Home daily with daytime shifts, delivering lumber and building products to customers and suppliers while maintaining DOT compliance and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years of Class A experience, clean driving record, and ability to plan routes, tarp loads, and communicate effectively with customers and team members. Training available for flatbed if needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A CDL.
• Must have 2 or more years of experience as a Class A CDL truck driver.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
• Ability to plan routes to ensure the best use of time and make overnight runs as required by shipping needs.
• Flatbed experience preferred (training is available)
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks rented and leased by the company to haul lumber and building products to our customers and suppliers.
• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
• Perform all duties in conformance with DOT standards.
• Maintain all certifications required by DOT.
• Keep all company property entrusted to you in clean and excellent condition.
• Operate a CMV on the road daily and be home daily (starting and ending each day in Muscle Shoals, Al.)
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve overall team operations.

Skills

CDL A

Experience 2+ years

Defensive driving

Route planning

Communication

Independent work

Safety mindset

Team/People skills

Job description

Operate a day cab flatbed truck on Southeast routes based out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have a valid Class A CDL.
2. Must have 2 or more years of experience as a Class A CDL truck driver.
3. Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.
4. Knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
5. Ability to plan routes to ensure the best use of time and make overnight runs as required by shipping needs.
6. Flatbed experience preferred (training is available)
7. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
8. Ability to communicate effectively.
9. Ability to work independently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Operate trucks rented and leased by the company to haul lumber and building products to our customers and suppliers.
2. Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
3. Perform all duties in conformance with DOT standards.
4. Maintain all certifications required by DOT.
5. Keep all company property entrusted to you in clean and excellent condition.
6. Operate a CMV on the road daily and be home daily (starting and ending each day in Muscle Shoals, Al.)
7. Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve overall team operations.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE POSITION

1. Requires prolonged sitting, driving, talking on a hands-free device, truck vibration, and MHE (material handling equipment) operations.
2. Must be able to strap and tarp loads which may require climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, walking, and lifting.
3. Must be able to work and drive in severe weather conditions; heat and cold; snow and rain; wet or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles.
4. Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 60 pounds or more.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral bonus
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Safety equipment provided

Supplemental pay types

• Breakdown pay
• Detention pay
• Safety bonus

Trucking home time: Daily

Trucking route: Local

ABOUT UTD

United Treating & Distribution, LLC (UTD) is a leading supplier of pressure treated and untreated lumber, as well as specialty building products. Grounded in our Christian values, we are committed to integrity, excellence, and service. With a strong reputation in the industry, we aim to build long-term relationships by treating others the way we want to be treated.

The duties listed above are an overview of the work to be performed. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

United Treating & Distribution, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.