Class A CDL Route Driver - Req

Overview

About Denali:
At Denali, we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates nationwide, driving environmental and agricultural progress  work we do begins and ends with our employees, and we strive to elevate them to be their best at work and home. Drive Innovation. Elevate Employees. Apply to join our team today!

Class A CDL Route Driver — Livonia, MI | Full-Time - Hourly

The Class A CDL Route Driver plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods across designated routes originating from Livonia, MI. This position requires operating commercial vehicles with a Class A Commercial Driver’s License to transport freight efficiently while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards. The driver will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of cargo, managing delivery schedules, and providing excellent customer service during interactions at delivery points.

Success in this role directly impacts the company’s reputation for reliability and operational excellence. The driver must demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety throughout every aspect of their work. This position is a safety-sensitive role and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has responsibility for their safety as well as the safety of others.

• Loading, hauling, and delivering food waste on intra- and interstate routes with multiple stops (15-25 per day) as determined by the Company.
• Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles in accordance with DOT requirements and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Operate manual or electric pallet jack as needed.
• Utilize a pressure washer to rinse bins and containers and leave client locations clean and free of debris.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Use basic hand tools for repairs of company bins and equipment.
• Maintain basic truck equipment and overall cleanliness of equipment.
• Utilize the electronic logging system for DOT driver logs and other required documentation.
• Maintain paperwork (contamination and service tickets, truck maintenance, etc.) and submit to the appropriate party.
• Regularly communicate with customers and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
• Coordinate with the corporate office/operations team for service, equipment, and customer service-related issues.
• Report all accidents and injuries immediately to the safety manager.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on seasonality, up to 60 hours in a 7-day week or 70 hours in 8 days.
• Attend and participate in weekly safety calls, trainings, or briefings.
• Basic use of computer and cell phone for training, communication, and expense management.
• Be prepared to operate in interstate commerce as needed, regardless of regularly scheduled route assignments.

• Class A CDL License (self-certified as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver with the state of issuance)
• Clean MVR and PSP
• Must be at least 23 years old with a minimum of 2 years full-time verifiable tractor-trailer experience OR 21 years old with 1 year of tractor-trailer experience if a Truck Driving School graduate or 1 year of Military experience
• Stable work history
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

• Regularly lifting, pulling, and/or pushing up to 70 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting, shoveling, or reaching overhead
• Able to regularly pull/roll up to 300 pounds when working with totes
• Ability to manage odors from food waste/farms
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

• Mission-driven work in a rapidly growing sustainability company
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• Collaborative, values-driven team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Medical (self-insured plans with copays and HSA options)
• Dental & Vision
• Generous 401(k) Match up to 4%
• Company-Paid Disability & Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life for Employees & Family
• Health Savings Plan
• PTO & Sick Time, including family leave
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Weekly
• Professional Development (Ascend program and thousands of courses)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

We want you to feel valued, supported, and equipped for success. Apply to join our team today!

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees. The Company will not engage in any form of employment discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. The Company affirms its commitment to maintaining a work environment free from unlawful discrimination.