CDL Local/Regional Driver — Home Nightly + Guaranteed Pay

Our company in Birmingham, AL is looking for a CDL driver to run local and regional routes Monday through Friday. You'll be home every night, with only an occasional, rare layover possible.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, based out of Birmingham, AL

• Most routes head out between 3-6am and wrap up around 2-4pm, though start and finish times shift depending on the route

• Home every night, with a rare chance of an occasional layover

Pay

• Route pay plus a minimum guarantee

• Safety bonus opportunities on top of base pay

What you'll do

• Drive commercial vehicles rated over 26,001 lbs GVWR to deliver and pick up merchandise, materials and equipment at local and regional stops

• May occasionally operate vehicles weighing 10,000 lbs or less for interstate hauls, not including passenger or hazmat loads

• Secure cargo properly for transport, including tarping when needed

• Maneuver the truck for loading and unloading, and handle loading/unloading duties yourself

• Complete FMCSA-required daily vehicle inspections and log any defects on the DVIR

• Track your hours using an electronic logging device (ELD)

• Let your supervisor know about any accidents, violations, or vehicle damage

• Review bills of lading and manifests to confirm delivery details

• Check that paperwork is accurate, and collect signatures, receipts, or payment as needed

Requirements

• Valid CDL matching the vehicle you'll drive

• Must pass a road test

• 1 year of commercial driving experience with similar freight preferred

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Must meet the company's insurability standards and FMCSA drug and alcohol clearinghouse rules

• Must meet federal driver qualification standards under 49 CFR part 391, including current MVR standards

• No drug violations in the past 5 years; if a violation is older than 5 years, you'll need proof of completing a certified SAP program

• Working knowledge of commercial vehicle rules and regulations

• Able to read and follow written work instructions

• Comfortable with basic math and measurements (length, width, height, weight)

• Good communication and judgment when working with supervisors, coworkers and customers