Job Description
Job Location: Lakeland - Lakeland, FL 33805,
Position Type: Full Time,
Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.00 Hourly,
Travel Percentage: Over 50%,
Job Shift: Day, Lakeland, FL | Dedicated Equipment | Home Every Weekend | No-Touch Freight
NOVO Building Products is looking for experienced CDL-A Drivers who want steady work, reliable equipment, and a company that respects drivers' time.
If you're tired of sitting at docks, dealing with backhauls, or handling freight, this opportunity is built for you.
What You'll Get
- $ 5,000 Sign - On Bonus
- $19 - $26 per hour based on experience
- $45 Overnight Per Diem
- Dedicated Tractor & Trailer
- Home Every Weekend
- No - Touch Freight
- No backhauls
- Paid breaks, fueling time & inspections
- Health Benefits after 60 days
- 401(k) with generous company match
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Driver-focused dispatch team
Position Summary
- The Truck Driver will be responsible for transporting and delivering products to customers by tractor trailer in a safe and timely manner while representing the company with courtesy and professionalism.
- The driver is responsible for ensuring loads are secure and has proper weight distribution throughout the route.
Essential Responsibilities
- Drives tractor trailer or straight truck to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the company Logistics Department.
- Performs inspection of tractor and trailer before each start drive and post drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.
- Communicates any discrepancies, product issues or safety issues with Fleet Supervisor.
- Keeps required fuel, stop-per-mile, trip sheets and DOT e-logs accurate up-to-date and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
- Adheres to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.
- Scales load before departure of home domicile.
- Supervises the unloading of materials at their destination and maintains all delivery/pick-up related paperwork; noting and reporting any discrepancies on Bills of Lading, delivery tickets and other company required documents.
- Opens and closes curtains and secures loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading and unloading multiple times per route.
- May assist in duties within the warehouse, meeting requirements of material handler position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications (Required)
- CDL Class A certification.
- Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements.
- Acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills.
- Ability to read, understand and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two to three years preferred commercial driving experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Travel Requirements
- Travel necessary to ensure customer deliveries are made accurately and on time.
- May require overnight travel.
Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met. by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
- Ability to pass and maintain an active DOT Physical.
- Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to get in and out of Tractor independently.
- Ability to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel.
- Reaching above shoulder height.
- Reaching with hands and arms.
- Operating and moving equipment/driving Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
About Novo Building Products
Novo Building Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor of mouldings, stair parts, doors, millwork, and specialty building products. Our drivers play a critical role in serving customers throughout the region.
Novo is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to complete pre-employment screening and background checks, where permitted by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
*Sign-on bonus paid in 2 installments subject to attendance requirements.*
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