Truck Driver

UFP Transportation is hiring a full-time, motivated, and dependable Class A CDL LOCAL driver with a clean driver record for our Nappanee, IN location!

CDL A License and 1 Year of Experience Driving a Commercial Vehicle Required

Job Summary:

Truck Driver is responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight, to deliver goods to customers and operations, and to pick up material from vendors and other operations.

Benefits:

New modern equipment

Competitive pay commensurate with experience and geographical location

Potential bonus pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Paid vacations and holidays

Driver Referral bonus

Bonus program

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely drives on the road delivering products in various weather conditions

Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheets

Inspects equipment to ensure safe operating conditions – checks oil and fuel prior to leaving the yard

Secures load and/or inspects load to ensure has been properly secured

Performs duties consistent with all applicable safety, DOT and Company rules

Conducts preventive maintenance to truck and ensures truck is clean

Maintains appropriate driving records, logs, and shipping documents as required

Maintains radio/telephone and EOB Electronic On-Board System contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to new locations

Verifies shipping documents for accuracy, and obtains customer’s signature on paperwork upon delivery

Completes paperwork as required

May operate a forklift to load/unload trailers as required

Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy

Completes training as required by management

Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age

Minimum 12th grade basic education completed

Minimum 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle in excess of 26,000 lbs. Preferable 3 to 5 years of experience driving a commercial vehicle

Working knowledge of vehicle parts, and how to handle minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper operating conditions

Required to have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process

Full Time