Craft Beverage Class A Linehaul Driver at Cavalier Distributing Company

Description

Cavalier Distributing is the distributor for a portfolio of specialty beverages across Ohio, Indiana and Florida. Founded in 1992, Cavalier has been partnering with some of the finest suppliers across the Craft and Import Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Non-alcoholic beverage sectors to meet all the beverage needs for our customers. We pride ourselves in offering exceptional customer service, environmentally friendly practices, and knowledgeable sales expertise in servicing our more than 10,000 accounts. Cavalier offers competitive compensation, a great 401(k) match, comprehensive medical and ancillary benefit coverage, and ample opportunities for growth. So, join our team of over 450 passionate sales, delivery, warehouse, logistic and support professionals today!

We are currently seeking a dependable and organized CDL-A Linehaul Driver to join our team. This full-time position involves primarily driving during overnight hours from terminal-to-terminal, four days a week, Monday through Thursday, on third shift beginning at 11 pm. Our drivers are home daily and enjoy three-day weekends.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering our products to smaller warehouses and picking up products from our suppliers. All duties must be performed in accordance with company policies and procedures, and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and efficient, and have a clean driving record.

In addition to an already competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings, paid vacation, and much more. 

Principle Responsibilities:

• Drives a commercial vehicle safely primarily in our road operation during overnight hours.
• May occasionally have to make a customer delivery or pickup.
• Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
• Ensure contents are properly secured inside of the truck to prevent breakage or damage.
• Obtain signatures or warehouse scans to confirm and complete deliveries with clients.
• Comply with DOT regulations.
• Make safety a priority at all times

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching up to 6%
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Company match to Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Life and Short-term Disability
• Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Reimbursement Program for Craft Beer Purchases
• Education Savings Plan (529 Plan)

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with supervisor, current and prospective customers on a professional level and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have a valid CDL A license with a year of driving experience.
• Ability to read maps/directions and operate GPS units.
• Must possess a current DOT medical card
• Participate in a DOT random drug and alcohol testing pool.
• Must pass criminal background check, driving record, drug screen and any other information as required by state and federal regulations and by the Company.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend and stoop; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to fill orders.
• Ability to handle product generally weighing 55 - 165 pounds.

Cavalier Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.