Transport Driver

Boston Freightliner; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays per year

Job summary

Boston Freightliner is seeking a CDL driver to perform on-road test drives and assist with deliveries of new trucks. The role requires a valid CDL and a current DOT medical certificate, with a clean MVR and pass of pre-employment screenings.

Prior diagnostics experience is a plus, and the ability to operate both manual and automatic transmissions is preferred. The company is family-owned, representing Freightliner and other manufacturers, offering a full benefits package and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• CDL license required and valid.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s certificate required.
• Clean driving record (MVR) and ability to pass pre-employment DOT drug screening and background check.
• 1–2 years CDL driving experience; prior diagnostics/auto-diesel experience is a plus.
• Ability to operate manual and automatic commercial transmissions; strong mechanical feedback communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-road test drives of commercial vehicles to assess service repairs.
• Identify mechanical issues and document findings for the diesel technician team.
• Move trucks to designated locations within the service yard (fleet shuttling).
• Assist with the delivery of new trucks to customers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Operate manual transmission

Job description

• Conduct Test Drives: Perform thorough on-road test drives of commercial vehicles to evaluate quality of service repairs.
• Diagnostic Reporting: Identify and document mechanical issues or unusual noises, and communicate findings to the diesel technician team.
• Fleet Shuttling: Move trucks to suitable location within the service yard.
• Delivery: Assist with the delivery of new trucks to customers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License: Active and valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Experience: Minimum of [1 to 2] years of CDL driving experience. Previous experience in vehicle diagnostics, quality control, or automotive/diesel mechanics is a plus.
• Medical Card: Valid and current DOT Medical Examiner’s certificate.
• Background: Clean driving record (MVR) and the ability to pass a mandatory pre-employment DOT drug screening and background check.
• Skills: Ability to operate both manual and automatic commercial transmissions is preferred. Strong communication skills for relaying mechanical feedback.

Company Overview

Family owned and operated for over sixty years; We represent multiple manufacturers including Freightliner; Volvo; Western Star and Isuzu. In addition, we have a full benefit package which includes the options for medical, vision, employer paid dental insurance; HSA with an employer contribution; $20,000 employer paid life insurance; optional life insurance; short-term and long-term disability plans. We offer paid time off and eight paid holidays a year.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

We are a Drug Free Workplace. Each candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and various background investigations, including criminal history reports, before employment.