Straight Truck Driver

Saia LTL Freight; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

Saia, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking reliable Straight Truck Delivery Drivers to operate 26' straight trucks within the local service area. You will sort, load, and unload freight at commercial and residential locations while delivering excellent customer service.

This full-time role offers competitive pay ($25.75-$30.30 per hour) and comprehensive benefits. CDL is not required for this position; successful candidates will pass a background check and drug screen and meet all safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area.
• Sort, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.
• Deliver a full route, with potential planning up to 10 hours.
• Interact with customers and ensure safe, timely deliveries.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Liftgate operation

Pallet jack

Two-wheeler

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking reliable drivers with a great driving record and a passion for customer service to join our Saia Logistics delivery team. Our Straight Truck Delivery Drivers operate 26' straight trucks within the geographic service area, driving between company and customer delivery sites. These drivers sort, handle, load, and unload freight at various commercial and residential locations.

This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits. Please note that a commercial driver's license is not required for this position.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of legal residence
• Successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Able to lift and move heavy packages and boxes
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and customer service skills

Driver Safety Requirements

1. Minimum Safety Qualifications Standards for Applicants for Driving Positions
2. No DUI, DWI, or license suspension for moving violations in any vehicle within three (3) years of the date of application.
3. No chargeable accidents or serious traffic violations within a six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of application.

$25.75 - $30.30 Per Hour, based on experience

Pay Range: 25.75-30.30 per_hour, General Benefits:

Job Requirements

Eligible candidates must:

• Be able to communicate effectively with coworkers, customers, and law enforcement officials.
• Be comfortable working in inclement weather, making frequent delivery stops (10 or more per shift).
• Be capable of operating liftgate, pallet jack, two-wheeler, forklift, and similar freight handling tools.
• Have 1 year of straight truck driving experience
• Expect to:
  • Work 8+ hour days, typically Monday-Friday, between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  • Perform unloading and loading tasks at the company facility.
  • Deliver a full route, which may be planned up to 10 hours, but possibly completed in less.