Transportation - Lead Driver

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Transportation - Lead Driver.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

In general, the essential functions of the Transportation - Lead Drivers will be to effectively and efficiently carry out all of the tasks and duties of a driver as well as assisting the Transportation Supervisor with their responsibilities when they are out.  More importantly they are responsible for monitoring routes; training new drivers on proper procedures; moving units to the dock in appropriate route order; collecting and reviewing completed daily temperature logs for each driver’s truck; ensures that the cross docked freight gets loaded on the proper trucks; ensures that the drivers receive any special or additional information for the customer from management; ensures Pre-Trip Truck Inspections are being done routinely and accurately and finally audits any driver paperwork for accuracy and corrects information when needed.  The Transportation - Lead Drivers may assist other drivers in their daily activities and must perform all other duties as assigned on an as needed basis.  The Transportation – Lead Driver reports to the Transportation Supervisor and checks in with the Transportation Supervisor at the beginning and end of every shift.

Routine Driver Functions and Responsibilities:

• Acquires knowledge of several routes with deliveries in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.
• Loads and delivers customer orders on time and in a quality manner
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times by displaying excellent customer service skills and knowledgeable technical capabilities.
• Demonstrate a serious interest in the customers business and creates good relationships.
• Acquires written acceptance by customer of order and collects payment when necessary.
• Constantly look for opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and resolve problems according to procedure
• Keeps company vehicles clean at all times
• Operates loading equipment/vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.
• Maintain vehicle readiness daily/report any vehicle problems through Pre-Trip Truck Inspection Process

Accountabilities:

Company vehicle and related equipment                          

Company uniform

Customer cash payments and checks                                          

Customer relationships

Products/inventory in your care     

Additional Responsibilities - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to drive both interstate and intrastate routes                
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills                                                    
• Displays judgment and tact at all times
• Operate company-owned vehicle/related equipment-safely          
• Must be able to climb in and out of delivery truck
• Must be able to lift / pull / push 75% - 100% of the time        
• Heavy work:  must be able to lift 75 pounds often
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions              
• Must be able to write clearly
• Must be able to operate delivery equipment 100% of the time.
• Must be able to stand and walk; must have mobility to load truck and deliver inventory
• Ability to learn geography and traffic patterns to select appropriate alternative routing when necessary
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Job Qualifications:

• Valid state driver’s license and State DOT Medical Certification
• Requires High School Diploma                                       
• Prior experience in wholesale trade industry preferred.
• Basic arithmetic ability needed to count and take inventory

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