ROAD DRIVER

Baker Furniture Co.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Safety bonus opportunities

Job summary

Baker Furniture is seeking a dependable CDL Road Driver to transport high-end furniture from our North Carolina facility to customers and showrooms across the Midwest, including regular deliveries to Texas.

The role emphasizes safe driving, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service, with experience in furniture transportation and load securement highly preferred. Benefits and route support are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Clean driving record with ability to meet insurability standards.
• Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience required.
• Furniture delivery or white-glove delivery experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain certification).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company-owned diesel tractor-trailer in compliance with regulations.
• Complete long-haul deliveries and pickups across Midwest routes.
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain driver logs and transportation records per FMCSA/DOT.
• Secure freight and protect furniture to prevent transit damage.
• Collaborate with warehouse and delivery teams for efficiency.

Skills

CDL Class A

1 year CDL driving experience

Customer service

Safety-conscious driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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ROAD DRIVER

Baker Operations Connelly Springs, NC, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 1471

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Midwest CDL Road Driver (Class A CDL)

Location

Based out of Hildebran, North Carolina
Route Coverage: Midwest / OTR (Primary routes include Texas and surrounding states)

Salary Range:$50,000.00 - $80,000.00

Job Type

Full-Time

Position Summary

Baker Furniture is seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and experienced CDL Road Driver to join our transportation team. This role is responsible for transporting high-end luxury furniture from our North Carolina manufacturing facility to customer locations and showrooms throughout the Midwest, including regular deliveries to Texas.

The ideal candidate takes pride in safe driving practices, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service. Experience in furniture transportation, freight securement, forklift operation, and white-glove delivery is highly preferred. This position requires careful handling of premium products to ensure every item arrives in pristine condition.

Transportation & Delivery

Safely operate a company-owned diesel tractor-trailer in compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Complete scheduled long-haul deliveries and pickups across assigned Midwest routes.

Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections to identify and report mechanical or safety issues.

Maintain accurate driver logs and transportation records in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and DOT regulations.

Ensure on-time delivery while maintaining professionalism and customer service standards.

Loading, Unloading & Product Protection

• Assist with loading and unloading luxury furniture and related products.
• Secure freight using approved strapping and load stabilization techniques.
• Pad-wrap and protect furniture to prevent scratches, dents, or transit damage.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Collect empty containers, packaging materials, and returned merchandise when required.

Documentation & Compliance

Review customer orders, shipping receipts, bills of lading, manifests, and purchase orders before departure.

Complete all required trip documentation, including:

• Bills of lading
• Vehicle inspection reports
• Delivery confirmations
• Trip reports

Follow all company transportation policies, including the Baker Driver Manual.

Participate in the company’s Continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Monitoring Program.

Safety & Teamwork

Follow all workplace safety procedures and safe lifting practices.

Maintain tools, truck equipment, and assigned work areas in clean working condition.

Collaborate with warehouse, shipping, and delivery teams to ensure operational efficiency.

Immediately report accidents, incidents, or unsafe conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver furniture weighing 50+ pounds regularly
• Ability to climb in/out of truck cab and trailer multiple times per day
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to work in varying weather and road conditions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Class A CDL required
• Clean driving record with ability to meet insurability standards
• Minimum 1 year of CDL driving experience required
• Furniture delivery or white-glove delivery experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain certification)

Must pass:

• Criminal background check
• Drug screening
• DOT physical requirements
• Strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail
• Safety bonus opportunities
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Driver Type

Company Driver

Route Type

Over-the-Road (OTR)

Midwest regional routes

People with criminal records are encouraged to apply.

Join Baker Furniture and help deliver exceptional craftsmanship to customers across the country.