CDL-A, Local Drivers Wanted!!

Job Description

Job Description

Wolverine Packing is Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers!!

Wolverine Packing is hiring local CDL-A Drivers to deliver throughout Michigan & the Midwest. You must be dependable and take the proper steps to prevent loss of life, injury, or property damage to ourselves, other employees, and members of the general public. Layovers are extremely rare and are typically due to weather or equipment circumstances, if overnight stay is ever required the company will pay for hotel accommodations. We take pride in our modern fleet of semi-trucks and 48’ FT refrigerated trailers that tells our customers that we carry the highest quality products available.

• Base Pay: $29/HR
• Local routes, home for dinner every night
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission (10 speed Eaton Fuller).
• CDL-A Drivers Schedule- Monday - Saturday, 6 day work schedule but schedule and hours vary by route and seniority, drivers average 45-55 hours per week.
• Day Shift - schedule and hours vary by route, m ust be flexible with route start times.
• Must be comfortable going to Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland or Pittsburgh on any given night.
• You must be comfortable with the possibility of being able to stay in Pittsburgh for a week at a time to cover when the drivers that live out there are on vacation (accommodations and food allowance are covered by company). It doesn’t happen often but is a possibility.
• You must also be open to a switcher position, due to seniority the switcher position could fall down to you for a bid cycle. Days, or Nights, Sunday-Thursday, Monday- Friday, or Tuesday - Saturday (These are low percentage job risks but need to be understood).
• 401K Program- Our drivers get $100 per week put into there 401K, once they have been with the company for 1 year.

DUTIES

• Arrive to work on time, every day, ready to work
• Verify orders are correct
• Safely drive semi-truck and refrigerated 44’ trailer complying with all laws and regulations
• Deliver and unload products to customers safely, timely, and with great dependability
• Occasionally receive payment from customers
• Deal with team members, customers, and public in professional and courteous manner
• Local routes, primarily throughout Michigan and Ohio

DESIRED QUALITIES

• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A)
• Have experience and training to safely drive:
  • Minimum 1 year experience operating with a CDL Class A license
  • No major moving violations within last 3 years
  • No more than 2 minor violations within last 3 years
  • No convictions/citations for driving under influence of drug/alcohol within last 5 years
  • Have not been terminated by a previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement
  • Must have the ability to drive a 10 speed manual transmission
• Be in good health and pass a D.O.T. physical
• Pass a controlled substance drug screen
• Ability to determine whether the vehicle is safely loaded
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds consecutively
• Able to work quickly and efficiently
• Energetic and respectful person with a positive attitude

Behaviors: Team Player, Loyal, Dedicated

Motivations: Goal Completion, Self-starter, Job Security

Keywords- Truck Driver, Local routes, CDL-A, Delivery Driver, Route Driver, Semi Truck

CDL-A Truck Driver Schedule - Monday - Saturday, Saturday is a half day and days can vary by routes and driver bids. 1st shift, hours and days vary by route.
Typically 45 - 55 hours per week