Morning CDL A Lead Driver — 4-Day Week Route Leader

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Distribution Driver Lead to coordinate AM dispatch, train drivers, and support the team to deliver products. You will ensure timely deliveries, accurate check-ins, and proper invoicing to licensed retailers.

The role requires a CDL-A or CDL-B license, high school diploma, and 21+ years of age. Expect daily safety practices, ongoing training, and a 4-day morning schedule from 3:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tue–Fri at the Urbandale Cross-Dock.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 1 year of experience.
• Valid CMV / CDL / Class A or B license (CDL A preferred).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training of new delivery drivers; provide guidance in procedures and practices
• Contribute towards continuous training experience for all delivery drivers
• Assist with morning driver dispatch (troubleshooting driver/vehicle issues, assisting with reship organization, preparing delivery area)
• Support delivery team with hitting customer time windows after delays, late departures, etc.
• Drive equipment in a professional and safe manner at all times
• Deliver products as invoiced to specified licensed retailers
• Check-in invoiced orders with customers in a friendly, courteous manner
• Collect and return all payments as required
• Account for all invoices of merchandise delivered and returned
• Complete appropriate paperwork throughout the delivery process
• Ensure truck check-in procedures are followed daily
• Ensure truck service and safety issues are reported daily
• Maintain an accurate DOT logbook, if required
• Follow DOT regulations at all times
• Attend monthly safety meetings
• Attend required safety courses and other classes as needed
• Report any local, state, or federal moving violations to management immediately
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

CDL A license

CDL B license

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Distribution Driver Lead to coordinate AM dispatch, train drivers, and support the team to deliver products. You will ensure timely deliveries, accurate check-ins, and proper invoicing to licensed retailers.

The role requires a CDL-A or CDL-B license, high school diploma, and 21+ years of age. Expect daily safety practices, ongoing training, and a 4-day morning schedule from 3:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tue–Fri at the Urbandale Cross-Dock.