Lead Driver - Class A CDL

Lead Class A CDL Driver

We have an immediate job opening for an experienced Class A CDL Driver to function as a Lead Driver at our 31 Logistics branch located in Lancaster, TX. As a Lead Driver, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following :

• Driving : Covering open routes or acting as a relief driver
• Training : Teaching and mentoring drivers
• Safety : Conducting safety training and ensuring preventive measures are followed
• Problem-Solving : Changes to route scheduling, equipment failures, etc.
• Office tasks : Answering phones, handling customer service issues, filling out reports, and other general duties
• Maintenance : Requesting routine truck maintenance

Compensation :

The rate pay is $33.84 per hour with a bi-weekly pay schedule.

Schedule :

Typically Monday - Friday as needed with a route usually consisting of one day of local deliveries and 2-3 days over the road.

Benefits :

Comprehensive healthcare benefits on the 1st day of the month following hire, 401(k) with company match, paid time off including vacation and sick time, paid holidays, corporate credit card and fuel card for travel expenses, service recognition and employee rewards, employee referral program, PPE and uniforms provided.

Requirements :

Your personal commitment to positively contribute to a Culture of Excellence, high school diploma or equivalent, 4 or more years of experience driving a tractor trailer, straight truck, or doubles trailer, within the last 5 years preferred, demonstrated leadership attributes, must meet DFA requirements for Motor Vehicle Records, must meet all DOT requirements, certification and / or license valid Class A CDL.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of DOT procedures, rules, and requirements, skill in proficient computer usage, ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, skills with math for calculating load size and recording accurate volume / weight measurements, able to contribute to the positive performance behaviors through personal example, able to be proactive in seeking solutions, taking appropriate steps to solve problems, able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork, able to follow directions and meet deadlines, able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures, able to interpret and apply company policies, able to adapt and manage to change effectively, able to perform task and duties with minimal supervision, able to take initiative in performing job, good organization and record keeping skills, able to be punctual, must be able to read, write and speak English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $33.84 / hour