CDL Driver

Location: Ulysses, Kansas
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday | Local & Regional Routes

Our Client is seeking a dependable and safety-focused CDL Driver to support the transportation and delivery of agricultural equipment, machinery, parts, and materials to customers, vendors, and company locations.

The CDL Driver plays an important role in ensuring safe, timely, and professional deliveries while maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and customer service.

This position primarily consists of local and regional routes, allowing drivers to be home most nights. The ideal candidate will have a valid Class A CDL, a clean driving record, strong knowledge of DOT and cargo-securement requirements, and preferably hands-on experience transporting agricultural or heavy equipment.

Our Client is seeking an experienced and reliable CDL Driver responsible for safely transporting agricultural equipment, machinery, parts, and materials to customers, vendors, and company locations.

The successful candidate will operate commercial trucks and trailers in accordance with DOT regulations and company policies, safely load and secure equipment, complete required inspections and documentation, and communicate effectively with management and customers.

The role also requires the driver to assist with loading and unloading equipment and provide support to the Service, Parts, and Sales Departments when needed.

• Safely operate commercial trucks and trailers in accordance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, and company policies.

• Transport agricultural equipment, tractors, feed mixers, skid steers, telehandlers, attachments, parts, materials, and other heavy equipment.

• Deliver equipment, parts, and materials to customers and company locations safely and on schedule.

• Load, unload, and properly secure equipment using chains, straps, binders, and other approved cargo-securement methods.

• Inspect loads to ensure they meet all applicable state and federal transportation requirements.

• Plan routes and coordinate delivery schedules with management.

• Maintain accurate driver logs, inspection reports, fuel records, delivery confirmations, and other required documentation.

• Report accidents, vehicle damage, traffic violations, mechanical issues, or other transportation concerns immediately.

• Communicate delivery delays or other issues to management in a timely manner.

• Safely load and unload agricultural equipment from trailers.

• Operate tractors, skid steers, forklifts, telehandlers, and other equipment as necessary for loading and unloading.

• Properly secure equipment to prevent movement or shifting during transportation.

• Inspect equipment before and after transportation for damage and report any concerns.

• Understand weight distribution and axle-weight requirements.

• Follow oversize-load procedures when applicable.

• Assist the Service and Sales Departments with equipment transfers between locations and customer deliveries.

• Maintain a professional appearance and represent Our Client positively during customer interactions.

• Complete required pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.

• Keep assigned trucks and trailers clean and in good operating condition.

• Monitor vehicle maintenance requirements and promptly report needed repairs.

• Follow all applicable DOT regulations and FMCSA requirements.

• Follow all Our Client safety policies and procedures.

• Participate in safety meetings and required training.

• Maintain a strong commitment to safe driving, proper cargo securement, and accident prevention.

• Deliver equipment professionally, safely, and courteously.

• Provide professional customer service during deliveries and equipment transfers.

• Review equipment with customers upon delivery when necessary.

• Obtain delivery confirmations, signatures, and other required documentation.

• Communicate customer concerns, delivery issues, delays, or special requests to management promptly.

• Represent Our Client professionally at customer locations.

• Assist with loading and unloading freight and equipment in the company yard.

• Help organize equipment and inventory as needed.

• Support the Service, Parts, and Sales Departments during slower delivery periods.

• Assist with equipment transfers between company locations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.

• Clean driving record.

• Ability to meet Our Client insurance requirements.

• Experience hauling trailers and heavy equipment preferred.

• Experience transporting agricultural or construction equipment strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of DOT regulations and cargo-securement requirements.

• Ability to safely load, unload, secure, and transport heavy equipment.

• Ability to operate forklifts, tractors, skid steers, telehandlers, or willingness to obtain required certifications.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Dependable, responsible, and punctual.

• Strong time-management and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience hauling agricultural equipment and understand the unique transportation requirements associated with farm machinery.

Experience transporting the following is highly desirable:

• Tractors

• Feed mixers

• Hay equipment

• Manure equipment

• Telehandlers

• Skid steers

• Oversized agricultural implements

• Construction equipment

• Other heavy agricultural machinery

Candidates should also be comfortable navigating rural roads, working outdoors, securing heavy equipment, interacting with customers, and representing Our Client professionally.

The CDL Driver must be able to:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

• Climb on and off trucks, trailers, and equipment throughout the workday.

• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, and secure loads.

• Perform physical activities associated with loading and unloading equipment.

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Sit for extended periods while driving.

• Safely inspect vehicles and transported equipment.

• Safely climb onto trailers and heavy equipment as required.

• Full-time position.

• Primarily Monday through Friday.

• Local and regional routes.

• Most nights spent at home.

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs.

• Schedule may vary depending on delivery requirements and customer needs.

Our Client offers:

• Weekly pay.

• Health Insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching contributions.

• Paid vacation in accordance with company policy.

• Paid holidays in accordance with company policy.

• Professional training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

The CDL Driver is expected to:

• Maintain compliance with all applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations.

• Maintain a valid CDL and DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.

• Follow all cargo-securement requirements.

• Complete required vehicle inspections.

• Maintain accurate driving and delivery records.

• Immediately report accidents, traffic violations, vehicle damage, and mechanical problems.

• Follow all Our Client safety procedures and policies.

• Participate in required safety training and meetings.

• Class A CDL

• Heavy Equipment Transportation

• Agricultural Equipment Hauling

• Trailer Operation

• Cargo Securement

• DOT & FMCSA Compliance

• Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspections

• Heavy Equipment Loading & Unloading

• Route Planning

• Driver Documentation

• Vehicle Safety

• Equipment Inspection

• Customer Service

• Communication Skills

• Time Management

• Organization

• Dependability

• Safety Awareness

• Independent Work

• Team Collaboration

• Primarily drive local and regional routes, allowing you to be home most nights.

• Work with a variety of agricultural and heavy equipment.

• Join a team that values safety, reliability, professionalism, and customer service.

• Receive weekly pay and a competitive benefits package.

• Gain opportunities for professional training and development.

• Build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement.

• Support customers and work closely with the Service, Parts, and Sales teams.

• Play an important role in the safe and timely movement of agricultural equipment throughout the region.

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