Trailer Driver

Imperial Dade; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Dade in Kentwood, MI is seeking a Trailer Driver/Class A Delivery Driver to join our transportation team. You will run a daily route, unload at customer locations, and provide friendly service.

The role requires a CDL A, ability to lift 50+ pounds, lift gate experience, and a good driving record. Schedule is Mon–Fri, 6:00am–2:30pm or until route is complete.

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL A).
• Pass a DOT medical exam.
• 1 year of recent CDL A experience.
• 1 year of route delivery experience.
• 1 year of manual pallet jack and hand truck experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customer locations on a daily route.
• Unload cargo via hand, pallet jack, and lift gate.
• Track and document activity logs accurately.
• Provide exceptional customer service at delivery points.
• Inspect the truck before and after trips.
• Communicate issues to dispatch as needed.

Skills

CDL A license

Customer service

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Communication

Tools

Pallet jack

Lift gate

Job description

Imperial Dade has a Trailer Driver/Class A Delivery Driver role available in Kentwood, MI! Join a strong and continuously evolving transportation group, helping to continue to grow our business. Imperial Dade is a great place to take that next step if you're eager to find your next opportunity.

The Trailer Driver/Class A Delivery Driver will be responsible for a route of daily stops. The deliveries require unloading the product via hand, pallet jack, and dolly, and delivering the merchandise to the customer-designated location. The essential aspects of this position are delivering and providing exceptional customer service.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm, or until the daily route is completed.

You will:

• Safely operate a 53’ truck or smaller
• Load and unload cargo via hand, manual pallet jack, and lift gate
• Properly track and document activity log
• Report any issues or incidents to dispatch
• Inspect the truck before and after trips
• Communicate with customers with a positive, outgoing attitude

You have:

• A valid commercial driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Exam
• A good driving record
• 1 year of recent CDL A experience
• 1 year of route delivery experience
• 1 year of manual pallet jack and hand truck experience
• Ability to handle a physical workload (lift 50+ pounds comfortably and unassisted)
• Lift gate experience
• Strong work ethic