R15775-Driver Lead-FT-CDL A-$29/hr (Birmingham, AL)

TruckRight; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Paid holidays

Newer model equipment

Retention bonus

Job summary

Scholastic Book Fairs in Birmingham, AL is seeking a full-time Driver Lead with CDL A to supervise drivers, coordinate dispatch, and ensure on-time deliveries. Starting pay is $29/hour, with weekends home and occasional overnight trips with hotel and a $50 meal allowance.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, training drivers, reviewing trip sheets and DOT logs, and enforcing safety standards per DOT/OSHA rules.

Qualifications

• Verifiable CDL A driving experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of verifiable CDL A tractor-trailer driving and delivery experience.
• Must pass drug screen, MV record review, background check, and a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Monitor driver performance to maintain productivity and budget.
• Coordinate dispatch with WS/BM to meet schedules.
• Plan peak needs and liaise with rental and temp driver companies.
• Train CDL drivers in safety and presentation.
• Ensure PMs/repairs and DOT logs are up to date.
• Lead monthly driver safety meetings.

Skills

CDL A

Team player

Customer service

Overtime

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

R15775-Driver Lead-FT-CDL A-$29/hr (Birmingham, AL)

• Position #: 1166

Pay Rate: $29/hourly

We are currently in search of a full time Driver Lead with CDL A to help us deliver fairs out of our Birmingham branch location. Scholastic drivers are home every weekend and the majority of weeknights. In certain markets, drivers can expect one to two overnight routes per week during peak periods. In the event that they do take an overnight route, drivers are provided with a choice of hotel accommodations and a $50 meal allowance.

What we do:

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events and you could be part of the team ensuring that more than 35 million students and their families have access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

Why you’ll love working for Scholastic Book Fairs:

We offer a competitive starting rate pay starting at $29 per hour.

Medical, dental, and vision Benefits starting day 1

401k with a company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Time off program that includes vacation, personal days, and sick time

Paid holidays, plus an additional paid week between Christmas and New Year's Day

Newer model equipment with automatic transmission

Seasonal safety bonuses

Summers off with a retention/return bonus!

What you will do:

Monitor performance of all drivers to ensure that maximum productivity and performance levels are maintained and are within budgetary guidelines.

Work with the Warehouse Supervisor (WS) /Branch Manager (BM) to coordinate dispatching of all CDL drivers to accomplish scheduled deliveries/pick-ups/re-orders.

Communicate with Regional/National Transportation Specialists (RTS/NTS) to resolve schedule changes. Coordinate changes within the branch to ensure all changed pick-ups and deliveries occur.

Ability to forward plan for peak needs:

a) Utilize information provided by RTS/NTS and the Branch to assist in planning for the future needs.

b) Serve as liaison with truck rental services.

c) Serve as liaison with Temp Driver Companies and/or Peak Supplemental Companies.

d) Coordinate training in advance of needs with Temp Drivers and/or Peak Supplemental Companies.

e) Provide performance feedback to BM/WS as well as the Temp Drivers and/or Peak Supplemental Companies

Monitor fleet reports to insure all PM's and repairs are performed as scheduled.

Work with Branch Manager and RTS/NTS to review and process all urgent changes that affect the routing.

Co-chair (with Branch Manager) regular driver meetings to review safety and upcoming events (minimum of once per month).

Effectively communicate necessary routing information to assist RTS/NTS with routing improvements and driver feedback.

Act as reserve DOT driver, to be used in all cases when necessary, during peak times, or in any emergency.

Adhere to all Company, local, state and federal rules/regulations inclusive of, but not limited to DOT, OSHA, and EEOC.

Assist the Branch Manager in interviewing all prospective drivers and the completion of driver performance evaluations.

Train CDL Drivers in company procedures, to include but not limited to, proper safety precautions, acceptable uniform usage, proper verbal delivery presentation to customer, and how to receive a "damage free" book fair.

Review for accuracy: trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, all driver DOT log books, and other paperwork, etc. prior to forwarding them to the Branch Manager. Provide feedback to drivers in order to promote improved accuracy and completeness of documents

Assist in reviewing preliminary routes to ensure all special request, changes and regional inputs are considered prior to the final routes are completed.

Assist, when necessary, in loading/unloading trucks and other warehouse tasks as required, with or without assistance of mechanical devices.

Call the Regional/Branch office immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following: a) Accident or damage to person(s) or property. b) Problem with a school delivery or pick-up. c) Mechanical failure of equipment.

Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene habits; wear and maintain Company uniforms.

Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders and pushing/pulling display cases.

Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Maintain trucks per company standards.

Overnight routes as needed.

Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.

Drug and alcohol free policy compliance.

Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.

Verifiable commercial driving experience of at least one (1) year required with at least 40,000 miles of verifiable commercial CDL "A" tractor trailer driving experience and delivery experience

Minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.

Possess valid CDL A license with air brake endorsement.

CDL A must be validated through recertification with an approved Driving School

Must pass a drug screen/alcohol screen, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background review, and a DOT physical examination indicating physical essential functions of job can be performed as required.

Must be able to drive vehicle weighing in excess of 26,001 GVW and trailers in excess of 10,000 lbs. with a total combined GVW up to 80,000 lbs.

Ability to lift/carry up to 70 lbs. and push, pull, lift and handle metal/plastic cases weighing more than 350lbs on a regular and repetitive basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Customer service orientated.

The FMCSA requires commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers to be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records

Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Strong team player and the ability to get along with co-workers.