We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused CDL Driver to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient transportation of lumber, hardware, and building materials using commercial fork trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. The CDL Driver will be responsible for loading, securing, and delivering materials while adhering to DOT and FMCSA safety regulations to ensure compliance and road safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery & Transportation: Safely operate fork trucks and other commercial vehicles to transport lumber and building materials to customer locations and job sites.
Load Securement: Ensure all materials are properly secured using straps and other proper load securing techniques per FMCSA cargo securement guidelines.
Material Handling: Assist in loading and unloading materials using approved safety procedures and mechanical equipment as needed. The fork trucks are equipped with moffetts for jobsite deliveries.
Compliance & Safety: Follow all DOT and FMCSA regulations, including hours-of-service requirements, vehicle inspection protocols, and safe driving practices.
Route Planning: Optimize delivery routes to minimize delays and increase efficiency.
Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required by DOT standards, reporting maintenance concerns promptly.
Documentation: Maintain accurate delivery logs, trip records, and necessary compliance paperwork.
Customer Interaction: Provide professional service, assist customers with material unloading, and verify order accuracy.
Team Collaboration: Coordinate with dispatch, warehouse teams, and yard personnel to ensure smooth delivery operations.
Qualifications & Skills:
Licensing: Valid CDL Class A or B license required.
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and cargo securement regulations.