Overnight CDL-A Truck Driver: Freight Deliveries & Store Returns

Dollar General; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Company-Drivers are responsible for on time delivery of freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. They haul and unload multi-stop freight to stores and return freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center, operating vehicles safely across interstate and intrastate deliveries.

Responsibilities include unloading at stores, handling rolltainers, loading, securing freight, paperwork, and complying with laws.

Qualifications

• Available for routine overnight travel for extended periods of time.
• Available to work any day of the week (Monday Sunday).
• Ability to squat, crouch and reach as needed to handle freight.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle's cab numerous times each day.
• Ability to push and pull rolltainers weighing between 600 - 1,200 pounds.
• Ability to access and manually release fifth wheel lever and tandem pins, which requires horizontal pulling with a force of 100 pounds at a height of 44 inches and pulling with a force of 100 pounds at a height of 38 inches.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
• Ability to work in severe weather conditionsboth heat and cold.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight as well as store returns and backhauls over-the-road in a safe, efficient, and timely manner adhering to all Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery in a safe and efficient manner.
• This includes: Rolling rolltainers off the trailer onto a lift gate and placing them into the backroom of the store; Unloading individual boxes and/or totes as required and placing them in the backroom of the store; Reloading return rolltainers and product onto the trailer and returning these items to the Distribution Center; and Safely securing all freight and rolltainers at each stop before sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to all parties including store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure operation of the vehicle is in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

Skills

Overnight travel

Flexible schedule

Heavy lifting

Freight handling

Weather resilience

Job description

Dollar General Company-Drivers are responsible for on time delivery of freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. They haul and unload multi-stop freight to stores and return freight and rolltainers to the Distribution Center, operating vehicles safely across interstate and intrastate deliveries.

Responsibilities include unloading at stores, handling rolltainers, loading, securing freight, paperwork, and complying with laws.