OTR Driver

Faygo Manufacturing - Detroit, 3579 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

CDL A Over the Road “Highway” Driver

As a driver for Faygo Beverages, Inc., your primary responsibility would be to ensure the safe delivery of our product and our affiliates to each of our customers. This is a physically demanding position that requires you to handle up to 44lbs at a time by stacking it on a hand-cart or electric pallet jack and wheeling it into the various stores.

Responsibilities:

• To operate a tractor and trailer safely and efficiently.
• Must be licensed to operate an electric pallet jack.
• The driver must be able to lift up to 44 pounds consecutively.
• The driver must be able to restack a tipped pallet.
• The driver must be able to drive 11 hours consecutively and work 14 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Ensure each customer is receiving the proper product by verifying case quantities and customer address with the bill of lading.
• Report to dispatch available hours by 1 pm daily.
• Report any delays to dispatch and customer.
• Drop and hook trailers in yard and at off‑site customer locations.
• Perform city work when required which includes switching, shuttling and deliveries to Canada.
• Fill out DVIR daily and report any needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Crank dollies legs up and down on trailers.
• Ability to release the 5th arm to the coupling system.
• Open and close trailer doors.

Qualifications:

• Must have valid CDL‑A License with less than 5 points
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Ability to work flexible schedule
• Must have good driving record
• Must have six months of driving experience