Regional Truck Driver | CDL A | Chesapeake, VA

Novo Building Products; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer and distributor is seeking a CDL-A Truck Driver for their Chesapeake, VA warehouse. This position offers competitive hourly pay, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, home weekends, and no-touch loads. Drivers will deliver materials regionally and must have a CDL Class A certification and a clean driving record. The role includes performing inspections and adhering to safety regulations. Generous benefits include health coverage after 60 days and a 401k plan.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Health Benefits at 60 days

401k with generous company match

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Home every weekend

Paid Breaks and fueling time

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical requirements of driving.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record required.
• Flexibility in scheduling for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to customers as directed by Logistics.
• Inspect tractor and trailer before and after each drive.
• Adhere to all DOT and company safety regulations.

Skills

CDL Class A certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal/team skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NOVO Building Products currently has an opening for a CDL-A Truck Driver for our distribution warehouse in Chesapeake, VA. Dedicated truck, regional/local routes. Home weekends, no touch loads.

Our CDL-A Drivers deliver millwork products to customers in a designated region. This position is Monday-Friday with some overnights.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

CDL-A Drivers receive:

• Hourly Pay! $23 - $29/hr. based on experience.
• $45 per diem for any overnights
• Health Benefits at 60 days!
• 401k with generous company match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Home every weekend!!
• Newer (dedicated) tractors and trailers
• Trailer with Side Curtains
• Paid Breaks, fueling time, trip inspections

Additionally, our drivers have:

• No touch freights and no lumpers
• No Backhauls
• Less than 30 minutes wait when unloading
• Dependable/driver-focused dispatch

Essential Responsibilities

• Drives tractor-trailers or straight trucks to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the Logistics Department.
• Performs inspection of tractor and trailer before each start drive and post-drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.
• Communicate any discrepancies, product issues, or safety issues with the Fleet Supervisor.
• Keeps required fuel, stop-per-mile, trip sheets, and DOT e-logs accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with all regulatory requirements
• Adheres to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.
• Scales load before departure of home domicile
• Supervises the unloading of materials at their destination and maintains all delivery/pick-up related paperwork, noting and reporting discrepancies on Bills of Lading, delivery tickets, and other company-required documents.
• Opens and closes curtains and secures loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading and unloading multiple times per route.
• May assist in duties within the warehouse, meeting requirements of material handler position.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualification

• CDL Class A certification
• Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to three years preferred commercial driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED

Travel Requirements

• Travel necessary to ensure customer deliveries are made accurately and on time.
• Some overnight travel required

About the Company

Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, specialty millwork, and a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.