Class A CDL Driver

Position: Class A CDL Driver - Home Daily
At Allen Distribution, you're more than a driver - you're part of a professional, respected team. We're committed to providing a safe, supportive, and well-equipped work environment where drivers can thrive.

Job Title:

Class A CDL Driver - Home Daily

Position Type:
Full Time

Wage:
Route Pay - (average earnings $27.00+ per hour)

Schedule:

Full-Time | Home Daily

Why Drive for Allen Distribution?

* Home Every Night - Enjoy life outside the cab

* Annual Driver Safety Bonus - Drive safe, earn more

* Paid Safety Shoe Reimbursement

* Drive in Style - Smoke-Free, Modern Fleet

* No Touch Freight & Truckload Deliveries

* Great Health, Vision & Dental Benefits

* Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay - Starts Day One

* Referral Bonus Programs

* New Dispatch Technology - Efficient & driver-friendly

* Company-Provided Fueling & Washing - Pre-Trip and GO

Values and Business Practices

* Safety First - We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies.

* We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude.

* We treat everybody with respect and dignity.

* We operate with high business ethics.

* We are a good corporate citizen.

* We value our professional relationships on all levels.

* We strive to have a "Continuous Improvement Culture".

Position

Competency:

* Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

* Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.

* A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.

* Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer.

* Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers sit or stand for long periods of time.

Role Expectations

Safety and Compliance:

* A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time

* Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.

* Reports immediately to Dispatch any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.

Customers:

* Communicate effectively with customers as required.

* Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch Operations.

Fleet Operations:

* Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch.

* Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication and e-logs.

* Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions.

Maintenance:

* Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution.

Quality:

* Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled.

* Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk.

* Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch.

Initiative:

* Communicates with Dispatch when loads are complete and ready for next assignment

* Communicates with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is required

* Stays on scheduled throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel.

* Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility

Salary Description

Yearly Salary up to $86,000