Route Driver

K&M Tire; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

K&M Tire in Portage, WI seeks a Route Truck Driver to provide dependable, safe, and friendly service on a local route. You will deliver tires and related products, collect COD payments, and maintain proper documentation while staying compliant with ELog rules.

Responsibilities include daily pre-route inspections, secure loads, and effective communication with supervisors. The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and collaboration with warehouse staff as needed.

Qualifications

• > Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• > Must be 21 or older.
• > Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• > Ability to learn tire knowledge and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• > Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and handling complaints professionally.
• > Conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections using ELog interface.
• > Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned route safely and timely.
• > Unload truck efficiently and maintain organized presentation.
• > Maintain communication with supervisor regarding issues or concerns.
• > Ensure loads are secured and COD payments collected with proof of delivery.
• > Maintain daily ELog compliance and follow traffic laws and company policies.
• > Support warehouse duties if needed.

Skills

Customer service

Pre-trip inspection

Safe driving

Communication

Positive attitude

Team player

Lifting 75 lbs

Tools

ELog system

Signature Capture

Job description

Description

Job Summary: The ROUTE TRUCK DRIVER works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager or Team Leader; Responsible for providing our customers with dependable, safe, consistent, professional and friendly service.

Vision: To be the leading and most trusted provider of tires and services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and handling complaints professionally.
2. Utilize ELog Pre-trip interface to conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections.
3. Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned route in a safe, timely manner.
4. Responsible for unloading truck efficiently, accurately and in organized manner.
5. Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor on any issues or concerns.
6. Responsible for making sure all loads are secure and locked until reaching destination.
7. Responsible for obeying all traffic laws, and K&M specific Cell Phone and driving policies.
8. Responsible for using Signature Capture phone to verify and collect COD payments, and attaining a proof of delivery signature at the time of delivery.
9. Responsible for maintaining complete ELog compliance on a daily basis according to regulations.
10. Adhering to assigned route travel path established to satisfy customer needs and efficiency.
11. Responsible for working safely and in a professional manner at all times.
12. Responsible for keeping inside of truck clean.
13. Must support management decisions and company goals.
14. Must be willing to assist with warehouse duties if needed or requested.
15. Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.
16. Support company goals and uphold K&M Values.

Job Requirements:

1. Must have valid driver’s license issued by working state and a clean driving record.
2. Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.
3. Must be 21 or older.
4. Ability to learn tire knowledge and exercise brand and size accuracy.
5. Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
6. Possess a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
7. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm