Truck Driver - Home Daily

Standex International Corporation; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking a Truck Driver responsible for safely transporting cargo in the Metro Detroit area and beyond. The role includes truck maintenance, route mapping, and liaising with production staff. Candidates should possess a valid CDL and have a clean driving record, along with the physical stamina required for long driving shifts. The offer includes competitive benefits to ensure employee satisfaction and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Company paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock discounts

Health Savings contributions

Scholarship Programs

Work-life balance

Opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL class B) required.
• 2+ years of proven experience in commercial truck driving preferred.
• Clean driving record with no moving violations.

Responsibilities

• Driving a heavy truck to transport cargo safely.
• Performing inspections and maintaining the truck.
• Mapping driving routes for timely deliveries.

Skills

Driving large vehicles

Focus

Physical fitness

Route planning

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Why Standex?

As an established company, we offer a vast array of competitive benefits to include:

• Weekly Pay
• Anthem Blue Cross health, dental, and vision
• 401k match
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stock discounts
• Health Savings company contributions
• Scholarship Programs
• Work life balance
• Opportunities to advance

Truck: 26FT 4AD HEAVY FLATBED 10speed MANUAL

Summary of Position:The Truck Driver is responsible for driving a heavy truck, transporting cargo safely to and from destinations in metro Detroit area, Grand Rapids, and occasionally out of state (primarily home each night). The Truck Driver will also have duties and responsibilities within the shipping and receiving department:

What You Will Do

• Responsible for ensuring tools are properly secured to prevent damage/injury
• Responsible for fully understanding how to operate and safely drive assigned truck
• Assist in mapping driving routes to ensure timely deliveries and pick ups
• Responsible for performing inspections on the truck prior to and following each trip
• Responsible for maintaining and servicing the truck as needed (refuel, change oil, tire pressure, repairs, etc.)
• Communicating with production managers and shop office coordinators on all tools coming and going
• Responsible for notifying all necessary management of any major maintenance or delivery issues
• Responsible for following a delivery schedule while maintaining proper break times as needed
• Lead point person on making sure the proper tools match up with the documents
• Responsible for maintaining signatures on all documentation for every tool delivery and pick up
• Responsible for obeying all applicable traffic laws and driving in accordance to the weather/road conditions
• Assist in shipping and receiving when outside trucks drop off tools by unloading, accounting for each tool, piece and part marked on the documents with each tool and signing off on receiving them
• Assist in shipping and receiving by communicating with production managerand shop office coordinators regarding the movement to which each tool needs to go and what department

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL class B) required
• 2+ years of proven experience commercial truck driving preferred
• Clean driving record with no moving violations

What We Value:

• Skilled at driving and parking large, heavy vehicles
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Physically and mentally fit
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. at a time
• Possess great physical stamina and focus during long driving shifts
• Comfortable with long-haul transport
• Able to operate an electric lift, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.
• Proficient using GPS and other routing systems
• Map reading and route planning experience
• An innate sense of direction
• Self-starter who works well independently
• Disciplined, dependable, and resourceful
• High level of composure and good stress management