CDL Route Driver

Company: Core Mark
Location: Forrest City
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Driver Sign On Bonus - $5,000

• Home Nightly, local routes, weekends off
• Full Benefits package after 45 days of employment
• Advancement opportunities

We are currently seeking to hire CDL Class A delivery drivers to work out of our Forrest City, AR facility. Routes dispatch between 3am-6am. These are physically demanding positions requiring the repetitive lifting and loading of cases and the stamina to repetitively maneuver a loaded hand cart over a variety of surfaces and inclines.

Core Mark offers local driving opportunities to qualified applicants and we ensure our drivers are home every night and work consistent Monday-Friday* schedules. The starting rate of pay is hourly during the probationary training period but will shift to an incentivized "trip pay" program after training is completed. Starting rate is commiserate with experience. Our trip pay program is one of the best in the industry and is very lucrative for high-performing drivers, especially those with delivery experience. Our drivers are supplied with uniforms, gear and boots annually. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD and 401k with company match program. The company covers the vast majority of the cost of employee benefits so individual payroll contributions are minimal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Operate trucks in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Utilize on-board computers to manage DOT log requirements and stop to stop navigation.
• Use a hand dolly to unload product including dry, fresh, and frozen items from the back of the truck into customer locations and collect delivery containers.
• Collect return items, check for credits and process them according to company guidelines.
• Maintain positive and friendly customer interactions at all times.
• Perform proper pre and post-trip inspection and write up any defects or concerns on vehicle condition report and clean out vehicles at the end of route.
• Ensure safety, timeliness, and accuracy of all role requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License, DOT physical card and safe driving record.
• Commitment to quality customer service by utilizing excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate information accurately.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow all established procedures and regulations.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Excellent attendance and reliability is a must.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift, unload and carry totes and bundles up to 30 lbs. repetitively and up to 60 lbs. occasionally utilizing proper body mechanics
• Physical ability to maneuver loaded hand carts over a variety of inclines and surfaces
• Exposure to a variety of environmental conditions: weather, temperature, etc.
• Significant periods of driving time.
• Saturday work may be required a couple times annually to accommodate the holiday delivery schedule, or severe inclement weather situations.

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