Truck Driver - Class A CDL

Palm Harbor Homes; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Harbor Homes is seeking a Transportation Specialist/Driver to move modular homes and components under the Cavco brands. This role requires a CDL Class A license and a proven safety record, handling trucks over 26,001 pounds.

Annual pay is $70,000 plus, with responsibilities including delivery, loading, and setting units. You will coordinate with dispatch, log hours, and perform pre/post-trip inspections while maintaining logs and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license required.
• 1–2 years of CDL driving experience preferred.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and transports modular homes and construction materials to destinations.
• Assists with setting modular units.
• Keeps driving and delivery logs, confirms units for pickup, and reports hours.
• Inspects vehicle before and after trips; performs basic maintenance such as refueling and checking oil.
• Follows delivery schedule and rests appropriately.
• Adheres to safety procedures for oversized/overweight cargo.
• Communicates with dispatch via text and email.
• Ensures loads match manifest documents.
• Checks weather and road conditions before departure.
• Keeps vehicle clean and well-maintained.

Skills

CDL Class A

Independent work

Communication skills

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About The Role

Transportation Specialist / Driver employees transports our homes and components for each of our unique Cavco brands. Transportation Specialist follow specified engineering and safety processes that maximize the efficient delivering and setting of our high-quality products for our customers The Transportation Specialist / CDL Driver drives and operates a combination of trucks and vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,001 pounds and that require a Class A license. Annual Pay is $70,000 Plus.

• Picks up and transports modular homes and construction materials to intended destinations.
• Assists with setting of modular units.
• Keeps driving and delivery logs maintained, confirms the unit is correct for pick up, and tracks and reports working hours.
• Performs inspections of vehicle prior to and following each trip; and keeps vehicle maintained and serviced as needed, including refueling, changing oil, checking tire pressure, etc.
• Follows delivery schedule and rests at appropriate times.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures to transport oversize and overweight cargo.
• Communicates with dispatch as needed though text and email.
• Confirms the contents of loads match manifest documents.
• Checks weather conditions and road reports before departure.
• Ensures vehicle is kept clean.

About The Role

Transportation Specialist / Driver employees transports our homes and components for each of our unique Cavco brands. Transportation Specialist follow specified engineering and safety processes that maximize the efficient delivering and setting of our high-quality products for our customers The Transportation Specialist / CDL Driver drives and operates a combination of trucks and vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,001 pounds and that require a Class A license. Annual Pay is $70,000 Plus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Picks up and transports modular homes and construction materials to intended destinations.
• Assists with setting of modular units.
• Keeps driving and delivery logs maintained, confirms the unit is correct for pick up, and tracks and reports working hours.
• Performs inspections of vehicle prior to and following each trip; and keeps vehicle maintained and serviced as needed, including refueling, changing oil, checking tire pressure, etc.
• Follows delivery schedule and rests at appropriate times.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures to transport oversize and overweight cargo.
• Communicates with dispatch as needed though text and email.
• Confirms the contents of loads match manifest documents.
• Checks weather conditions and road reports before departure.
• Ensures vehicle is kept clean.

Minimum Qualifications

• CDL License – Class A
• High School, GED, trade school or equivalent 1-2 years of CDL driving experience
• Safe Driving Record
• Must be able to work independently.
• Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

COMPETENCIES EXPECTED IN THIS ROLE

• Working knowledge of ANSI crane hand signals
• Familiar with FMCSA DOT HOS regulations (ELD compliant)