Truck Driver - Class A

Core-Mark International; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark International is hiring a Driver - SCM to operate tractor-trailers on intrastate and interstate routes, delivering food and related products safely and on schedule. You will interact with customers, follow DOT regulations, and work within a team to ensure timely deliveries.

The role offers a minimum weekly pay of $1,250 and potential to earn $65,000+ per year, with home nightly and weekends off. Shift runs Monday–Friday, 3:00am–6:00am, in a local route setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 12+ months commercial tractor/trailer experience.
• Valid CDL-A and 21+ years of age.
• DOT Health Card current or able to obtain.
• Clean MVR history (3 years).
• Pass drug test and criminal background check, and road test.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre/post trip safety checks on tractor/trailer and trailer.
• Report safety issues and follow DOT regulations and company policies.
• Deliver and unload orders to customers according to route schedule.
• Obtain signatures and collect payments where required.
• Complete daily logs of hours of service per DOT and company rules.
• Maintain clean and organized equipment and work area.

Skills

CDL-A

DOT Regulations

Safety Conscious

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
• Driver pay is $1250 minimum weekly (Must meet minimum weekly requirements, will be discussed during interview)
• Drivers can earn $65,000 or more per year
• Home Nightly, local routes, weekends off
• Shift is Monday to Friday with a 3:00am – 6:00am dispatch time

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Details

• Driver pay is $1250 minimum weekly (Must meet minimum weekly requirements, will be discussed during interview)
• Drivers can earn $65,000 or more per year
• Home Nightly, local routes, weekends off
• Shift is Monday to Friday with a 3:00am – 6:00am dispatch time

Position Purpose

The Driver - SCM is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required. Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach the preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 12+ months commercial tractor/trailer experience
• Valid CDL-A Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location