Class A Truck Driver - Local - FLEX Schedule

Job Title: Professional Driver

Department: Transportation

Reports To: Fleet Dispatch Manager/Driver Manager

Position Type: Part-Time FLEX

Wage: $26.00 per hour

Benefits of the Position:

• You Choose When to Work: You determine when you want to work based on the available of shifts.
• Flexible Hours: We offer a variety of shifts to fit your schedule, whether you’re looking for daytime, evening, or weekend work.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the ability to work around your life, not the other way around.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and growth.
• Career Development: Gain valuable skills and experience, with opportunities to grow within our organization.

How It Works:

• Simply Download the App on your smartphone or tablet and use your mobile number to login.
• Receive notifications on your App and via text when a manager updates or post new shifts.
• Providing your availability in the App will help your Supervisor to post shifts that fit your schedule.
• You can pick new skills to learn from the profile screen and your Supervisor will be notified of your interest.
• Go for the GOLD and track your Reliability, Experience and Consistency on your profile screen in the App.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Reliable Self-Starters: We value employees who can work independently and show initiative.
• Distribution Skills: Experienced and successful work history will fit well with this position
• Flexible and Adaptable: Embrace change and bring a positive attitude to every shift.
• Passionate Team Players: We thrive when our team members support each other.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits are only available after completing 1,500 hours in a calendar year.

Requirements:

• Valid Class A license.
• Valid Medical Card.
• A minimum of 2 years verifiable driving experience.
• No more then 2 moving violations in the last 24 months.
• Knowledge of established DOT regulations.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
• Experience maneuvering a Class A Truck & Trailer within a cave setting is strongly preferred but not required.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re excited to work in a flexible, supportive environment where you can make a difference, apply today.

Purpose of Position:

1. To safely and efficiently transport customer product via tractor trailer
2. To contribute to the long-term success of the organization

Values and Business Practices:

• Safety First – We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies
• We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships on all levels
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”

1. Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
2. Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Michigan, and all other states within our operating area.
3. A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class A, commercial vehicle.
4. Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer.
5. Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers sit or stand for long periods of time.

Safety and Compliance:

• A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time
• Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Reports immediately to Dispatch any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Customers:

• Communicate effectively with customers as required.
• Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch Operations.

Fleet Operations:

• Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch.
• Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication and e-logs.
• Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions.

Maintenance:

• Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution

Quality:

• Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled.
• Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk.
• Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch.

Initiative:

• Communicates with Dispatch when loads are complete and ready for next assignment.
• Communicates with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is required.
• Stays on scheduled throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel.
• Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility