Class B Local Truck Driver — Atlanta, GA — $27.36/hr

Our company is looking for a Class B driver in Atlanta, GA to run local straight truck routes, handle freight, and deliver solid customer service. Hours vary day to day and can run long, so flexibility matters.

Pay

• Starts at $27.36/hour

• Classified as a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

Schedule

• Shifts can run 12 to 14 hours, covering days, nights and weekends

• You may drive up to 11 hours straight in a single shift, in any weather

What you'll do

• Drive a straight truck weighing 26,001 lbs or more (GVWR/GVW)

• Load and unload freight, using a forklift and pallet jack as needed

• Follow state rules for intrastate commercial straight truck operation

• Build customer relationships and help generate sales leads

• Handle both hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Physical demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly, and over 75 lbs on occasion

• Get in and out of the truck safely throughout the day

• Sit for long stretches while driving or operating a forklift

• Stand and walk on uneven or slick surfaces, including outdoors in bad weather

• Bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach overhead, and push or pull as the job requires

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old

• Class B CDL with no air brake restriction

• Clean driving history

• Must pass a DOT drug screen with no past positive results or refusals

• Must pass a company-paid DOT physical and a pre-hire functional test

• Federal Medical Certificate required (or ability to get one), with Non-Exempt Interstate self-certification

• Hazmat and tank endorsements needed within 90 days of starting (already having them is a plus)

• Must be able to read and speak English well enough to talk with the public, understand road signs, answer official questions, and complete written reports

Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer, and a passed pre-employment drug test may be required after a conditional job offer.