CDL Fleet Driver

Overview

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a
Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years
!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment:
  Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

• Base pay starting at $25.00/hr

* The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Drive a tractor trailer to safely transport product from distribution centers to stores and vendors. Truck drivers follow safe practices and adhere to driving regulations to serve customers, stores, and DCs in a professional and timely manner.

• Obtain and review driver itinerary and assigned deliveries.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of trucks and trailers according to DOT regulations.
• Couple tractors to trailers
• Drive safely to destination
• Spot and drop trailers
• Hook up empty trailers and prepare for transport to next destination.
• Fuel tractor, spot trailers, and complete driver and trip documentation.
• Perform all post-trip responsibilities such as safety checks, securing tractor-trailer, completing DOT logs, company vehicle maintenance reports (DVIR), and reporting or notification to leadership or mechanic shop.
• Communicate with Transportation team and other associates to support smooth and continuous flow of goods.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures.

• Possess a valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card.
• Good driving record with no major violations or accidents in last 3 years.
• Prefer 5+ years CDL truck driving experience.
• Haz Mat endorsement preferred; or willingness to obtain within 120 days.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and safety protocols. Basic Microsoft Office and knowledge of software used for Electronic Logging Devices (ELD).

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status.

Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.