R14504-Driver Lead--CDL A-; Birmingham, AL

R14504-Driver Lead-FT-CDL A-$27/hr (Birmingham, AL)

• Position #: 992

We are currently in search of full time Driver Lead
CDL A Delivery Drivers to help us deliver fairs out of our Birmingham branch location.
Interviewing is starting immediately, and communication is done through email. The positions are scheduled to start August 11th. Scholastic drivers are home every weekend and the majority of weeknights. In certain markets, drivers can expect one to two overnight routes per week during peak periods. In the event that they do take an overnight route, drivers are provided with a choice of hotel accommodations and a $50 meal allowance.

What we do:

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events and you could be part of the team ensuring that more than 35 million students and their families have access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

Why you’ll love working for Scholastic Book Fairs:

We offer a competitive starting rate pay starting at $27 per hour.

Medical, dental, and vision Benefits

401k with a company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Time off program that includes vacation, personal days, and sick time

Paid holidays, plus an additional paid week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Newer model equipment with automatic transmission

Seasonal safety bonuses

Summers off with a retention/return bonus!

What you will do:

Monitor performance of all drivers to ensure that maximum productivity and performance levels are maintained and are within budgetary guidelines.

Work with the Warehouse Supervisor (WS) /Branch Manager (BM) to coordinate dispatching of all CDL drivers to accomplish scheduled deliveries/pick-ups/re-orders.

Communicate with Regional/National Transportation Specialists (RTS/NTS) to resolve schedule changes. Coordinate changes within the branch to ensure all changed pick-ups and deliveries occur.

Ability to forward plan for peak needs.

• Utilize information provided by RTS/NTS and the Branch to assist in planning for the future needs.
• Serve as liaison with truck rental services.
• Serve as liaison with Temp Driver Companies and/or Peak Supplemental Companies.
• Coordinate training in advance of needs with Temp Drivers and/or Peak Supplemental Companies.
• Provide performance feedback to BM/WS as well as the Temp Drivers and/or Peak Supplemental Companies.

Monitor fleet reports to insure all PMs and repairs are performed as scheduled.

Work with Branch Manager and RTS/NTS to review and process all urgent changes that affect the routing.

Co-chair (with Branch Manager) regular driver meetings to review safety and upcoming events (minimum of once per month).

Effectively communicate necessary routing information to assist RTS/NTS with routing improvements and driver feedback.

Act as reserve DOT driver, to be used in all cases when necessary, during peak times, or in any emergency. Adhere to all Company, local, state and federal rules/regulations inclusive of, but not limited to DOT, OSHA, and EEOC.

Assist the Branch Manager in interviewing all prospective drivers and the completion of driver performance evaluations.

Train CDL Drivers in company procedures, to include but not limited to, proper safety precautions, acceptable uniform usage, proper verbal delivery presentation to customer, and how to receive a “damage free” book fair.

Review for accuracy: trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, all driver DOT log books, and other paperwork, etc. prior to forwarding them to the Branch Manager. Provide feedback to drivers in order to promote improved accuracy and completeness of documents

Assist in reviewing preliminary routes to ensure all special request, changes and regional inputs are considered prior to the final routes are completed.

Assist, when necessary, in loading/unloading trucks and other warehouse tasks as required, with or without assistance of mechanical devices.

Call the Regional/Branch office immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following:

• Accident or damage to person(s) or property.
• Problem with a school delivery or pick-up.
• Mechanica…