CDL Driver (Class A or B)

We’re hiring a CDL Driver (Class A or B) to safely and efficiently complete time-critical local pickups and deliveries between client sites, World Courier facilities, and area airports. This role is essential to protecting shipment integrity (including cold chain) and delivering an outstanding client experience through accuracy, communication, and on-time performance.

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: 9:30am – 6:00pm (flexibility required), Monday – Friday, with overtime as needed

Compensation: Competitive salary and $2,500 sign-on bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles to complete scheduled pickups, deliveries, airport tendering, and recoveries.
• Meet strict deadlines for local pickup and delivery while following special handling instructions.
• Maintain shipment integrity by following cold chain management and packaging/handling requirements.
• Perform pre-trip inspections, maintain a daily vehicle log, complete DOT log book entries, and manage work manifests accurately.
• Maintain compliance with all DOT rules and regulations and World Courier safety standards — including prompt reporting and documentation of incidents, citations, accidents, or violations.
• Keep vehicles clean, orderly, and stocked with required supplies.
• Load/unload and secure cargo properly, using safe handling practices at all times.
• Document and obtain shipment damage reports when required and escalate issues promptly.
• Stay in constant communication with Dispatch regarding status, delays, and route updates.
• Follow World Courier and client health and safety protocols (including any COVID-19 requirements).
• Travel to any assigned sites as required, including overnight stays if needed.
• Work overtime when routes/distances exceed a typical 8-hour day.
• Frequently lift/lower/slide packages typically 25–70 lbs.

Skills and Experience required

• Current valid CDL Class A or B (must be maintained).
• Valid DOT medical card/health card (must be maintained).
• Strong knowledge of safe driving practices and ability to obey all highway traffic regulations.
• Proven reliability in time-sensitive delivery operations and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Comfortable with physical requirements, including repeated lifting up to 70 lbs and securing loads.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with Dispatch and client site personnel.
• Detail-oriented with disciplined documentation habits (logs, manifests, inspections, incident reporting).
• Flexibility to adjust start/finish times daily and work overtime as business needs require.

Required (Driving Record):

• No more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents in the past 3 years.
• No more than 2 moving violations and/or accidents in the past 12 months.
• No “major convictions” within the last 5 years, including:
• • Driving while intoxicated or “under the influence” (DWI/DUI)
  • Leaving the scene of an accident
  • Careless or reckless driving violations
  • Homicide or assault through the use of a motor vehicle
  • Attempting to elude a police officer
  • Suspended or revoked license, or 3 or more license suspensions in the past (per policy)