Local & Regional CDL Class A Driver — Growth & Benefits

Merit Manufacturing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Dis

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Year-End Bonus Opportunity

Company Events

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Merit Manufacturing is seeking a CDL Class A Driver to transport raw materials, packaging components, finished products, and equipment between Merit facilities and customers. You will ensure on-time deliveries, perform inspections, and maintain accurate transportation records while upholding safety standards.

You will support warehouse and logistics teams, handle loading/unloading as needed, and represent Merit with customers and vendors on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• A good motor vehicle record and ongoing eligibility to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to maintain applicable DOT medical qualification.
• Capability to satisfy FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.
• Knowledge of inspections, load securement, and safe driving practices.
• Ability to read road signs and shipping documents.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and customer-focused attitude.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work independently.
• Ability to adjust to changing routes and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles on local and regional routes.
• Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries accurately and on time.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Inspect tractors, trailers, tires, lights, brakes, and load-securement equipment.
• Ensure freight is loaded, distributed, secured, and protected before departure.
• Assist with loading, unloading, pallet movement, and shipment staging when required.
• Maintain accurate bills of lading, delivery receipts, and related records.
• Follow hours-of-service requirements and update duty-status logs.
• Report accidents, cargo damage, or safety concerns promptly.
• Provide professional, courteous service to customers, suppliers, and vendors.

Skills

Class A CDL

Clean MVR

DOT medical qualification

FMCSA compliance

Load securement

Route navigation

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Dependable attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Hi-Lo equipment

Job description

Merit Manufacturing is seeking a CDL Class A Driver to transport raw materials, packaging components, finished products, and equipment between Merit facilities and customers. You will ensure on-time deliveries, perform inspections, and maintain accurate transportation records while upholding safety standards.

You will support warehouse and logistics teams, handle loading/unloading as needed, and represent Merit with customers and vendors on a daily basis.