TRUCK DRIVER

Carter Machinery, Inc.; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

In-house training

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Tool allowances

Overtime opportunities

Shift differential

Job summary

Carter Machinery in Richmond, VA is hiring a Truck Driver for a full-time, first-shift role. Starting pay ranges from $22.23 to $31.28 per hour, with overtime eligibility. You will transport and deliver products to Carter Machinery facilities and customer locations on established routes.

Requires CDL-A, excellent driving record, DOT safety knowledge, and ability to load/unload cargo. High school diploma or equivalent preferred, plus potential benefits and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• CDL A license with driving experience and a clean driving record required.
• DOT and Company safety standards knowledge; ability to perform pre/post inspections.
• Strong communication skills with internal/external customers; load securing and cargo handling.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver products to Carter Machinery facilities and customer locations on established routes.

Skills

CDL A licensure

Excellent driving record

DOT safety knowledge

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Load/unload cargo

Meet deadlines

Operate forklift

Customer service

The Carter Way values

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Carter Machinery

Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA

Category: Truck Driver

Posted Date: September 30, 2026

Requisition Number: TRUCK006832

Schedule: Full Time

EOE Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

We are currently offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for Truck Driver new hires.

Join a Company That's Built to Elevate You.

At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.

Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.

Job Title

Truck Driver

Location

Richmond

Shift

1st

Starting Compensation Range

$22.23- $31.28 per hour

The Truck Driver is responsible for transporting and delivering products to Carter Machinery facilities and customer locations over established routes.

Requirements for the Truck Driver position include

• CDL A licensure with proven tractor/trailer driving experience
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Thorough knowledge of DOT and Company safety standards and regulations and ability to conduct pre/post/periodic trip inspections to ensure safety and equipment is in good working order
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to load, unload, and secure cargo for transport
• Must be able to meet delivery deadlines
• Must be able to work overtime additional hours as needed to meet customer demand
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Promote a positive customer experience
• Uphold Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Seeking Candidates with

• Minimum four years’ experience driving a tractor trailer
• Valid CDL A licensure required; HAZMAT preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Previous warehouse experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sitting for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move and/or lift up to 70 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance
• In-house training instructors/programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tool allowances and tool loans
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
• Opportunities for overtime
• Shift differential (if applicable)

You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.

Come build what matters and build your future with us.

Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

*Special rules and restrictions may apply to sign-on bonus eligibility for rehires.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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