Donations Driver CDL D​/T - Birmingham

New Southern Wholesale, 2500 1st Place W, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Position Title:
Donations Driver (CDL)

Department:
Transportation

Reports to:
Transportation Manager

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Be home every night and make a difference in your community! We are looking for Class A CDL Drivers that have not only a great work ethic but also have outstanding customer service skills. This position provides a unique opportunity for those looking to combine their love of driving and their love for serving for a great cause! Our CDL Drivers operate local runs as well as OTR within the southeastern states with most weekends home.

• To safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicles in urban, suburban, and rural areas, and confined spaces, in all weather conditions to transport freight.
• Comply with company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Take and verify dispatch instructions.
• Safe operation of equipment and on-time movement of shipments.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintain truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Most freight is drop and hook.
• Will require early morning hours and late evening hours.
• Must abide by DOT rules and regulations for hours of service.
• Will be required to aid in unloading/loading process at store when needed, most actions will be drop and hook.
• Drop and hook trailer swaps at donations trailer sites will be required.
• Drop and hook trailer swaps at store retail sites will be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Class A CDL.
• Experience operating similar type equipment minimum 3 years of experience.
• No major accidents in the last 3 years.
• No DUI/DWI in the last 3 years.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and driver record check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current DOT Physical.
• Must currently have or obtain double endorsement.

• Occasionally
  - Carrying up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 25 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling, and smelling.
• Continuously
  - Sitting for extended periods while maintaining focus, often for 8-12 hours a day, during long-haul driving.
• Continuously
  - Extended periods of sitting, possibly in a confined space, with limited movement. Ability to manage fatigue and maintain alertness over long shifts.
• Frequently
  - Twisting, turning, and bending to inspect the vehicle, secure cargo, or handle emergencies.

• Mostly regular hours, occasionally working evenings, weekend and holiday hours as needed.
• Must withstand exposure to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Other duties as assigned:
Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position.

The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.