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About the Role

Operate a straight truck or pup truck to deliver products safely and efficiently to customers, maintaining high standards of customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with DOT and DFA rules, regulations, and policies, adhering to all safety practices.
• Deliver products to customers according to route schedule and customer delivery expectations in a safe and timely manner.
• Follow designated routes and schedules, reporting delivery delays to management.
• Load and unload product as required at designated stops, potentially including stocking, rotating, and ordering of product.
• Collect empty cases.
• Provide merchandising support and promote new product sales.
• Communicate effectively with customers, resolve complaints, and report problems to supervisors.
• Perform proper maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment, and maintain a clean vehicle.
• Ensure load is properly secured prior to travel and at each stop.
• Complete all daily paperwork fully and correctly, including DOT and customer paperwork.
• Submit all customer paperwork and deposits daily.
• Ensure sufficient route inventory levels to meet customer demands while adhering to inventory control and distribution procedures.
• Attend all driver workshops and training sessions.
• Use company-supported applications or systems properly.
• Represent DFA positively and professionally at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Must meet DFA requirements for Motor Vehicle Records.
• Must meet all DOT requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Skills

• DOT procedures, rules, and requirements
• Math for calculating load size and recording accurate volume/weight measurements
• Customer service
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proactive problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Punctuality and adherence to directions and deadlines
• Interpretation and application of company policies
• Adaptability to change
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision
• Initiative
• Organization and record keeping

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Up to 2 years of experience driving a straight truck or pup truck within the last 5 years preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid CDL Class B/Class B with Air Brake endorsement

About the Company

• DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• An Equal Opportunity Employer