Job Summary:
Central Freight Lines local pickup and delivery drivers are a vital part of customer relations and are responsible for ensuring that our customers’ freight is delivered on time and damage-free. Drivers will have to unload freight at the destination of origin depending on customer and location. Local pickup and delivery drivers will need to effectively document all necessary information on handheld galaxy tablets. Drivers must also be flexible regarding start and end times based on company needs. P&D drivers will supplement line haul when needed.
Hourly Pay
May require some weekends
General Duties And Responsibilities:
Safely picks up and delivers freight to destination on time as specified on freight bill within your local city area
Conducts daily pre-trip inspections and fuel Class A tractor and trailer as needed
Occasionally loads, unloads, stacks, and secures freight in a manner to prevent injury, damage or shifting while maximizing space
Collects freight charges and outstanding bills at time of delivery or pick up. Turns in bills, delivers receipts, money, inspection reports and trip cards to designated areas
Ensures that bills of lading are filled out properly and freight is labeled and marked correctly
Inspect and counts freight, notating proper overages, shortages and /or damages
Placard Hazmat loads as required
Secures new and existing customers
May perform other duties as necessary / subject to change as needed
May supplement line haul as needed
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications And Requirements:
Must have a minimum of one-year Class A tractor trailer experience
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must have a Class A CDL with HazMat, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsement. (will allow 30 days to obtain endorsements)
Must be able to pass a drug test and DOT physical with at least a 12-month medical card
Must have the ability to lift and move large quantities of freight ranging up to 75 lbs
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Some customer service experience helpful
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Regularly required to use hands to handle materials, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. Regularly lift objects up to 20 lbs, occasionally lifting objects up to 75 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
About Central Freight Lines:
Central Freight Lines has a rich history of providing transportation to emerging businesses and Fortune 500 industry leaders since 1925. Central’s Corporate Office has been located in Waco, Texas for over 93 years. Central Freight Lines has sustainability, financial strength and an infrastructure designed to intelligently support the logistical needs of North America’s largest manufacturing, retail and distribution enterprises. Central Freight Lines continues to look for growth opportunities without losing our focus of consistent, reliable LTL service to our core area which is comprised of 80 terminals from Miami to Los Angeles. Our network supports warehousing, inventory control and distribution capabilities for those corporations looking to outsource their supply chain needs.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All offers of employment made by Central Freight Lines are contingent upon the successful completion of a background and pre-employment drug screen (where required) in addition to MVR, PSP, and VOE’s for driving/DOT related positions. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate’s criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. Central Freight Lines will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Home daily
Experience:
Commercial Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
Driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CDL A (Preferred)
Company’s website:
www.centralfreight.com
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
To apply for this job please visit www.centralfreight.com.
