Route Driver

Job Summary

The ROUTE TRUCK DRIVER works under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, Assistant Manager or Team Leader;
Responsible for providing our customers with dependable, safe, consistent, professional and friendly service.

To be the leading and most trusted provider of tires and services.

• Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and handling complaints professionally.
• Utilize ELog Pre-trip interface to conduct daily pre-route vehicle inspections.
• Transport and deliver items to customers on assigned route in a safe, timely manner.
• Responsible for unloading truck efficiently, accurately and in organized manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor on any issues or concerns.
• Responsible for making sure all loads are secure and locked until reaching destination.
• Responsible for obeying all traffic laws, and K&M specific Cell Phone and driving policies.
• Responsible for using Signature Capture phone to verify and collect COD payments, and attaining a proof of delivery signature at the time of delivery.
• Responsible for maintaining complete ELog compliance on a daily basis according to regulations.
• Adhering to assigned route travel path established to satisfy customer needs and efficiency.
• Responsible for working safely and in a professional manner at all times.
• Responsible for keeping inside of truck clean.
• Must support management decisions and company goals.
• Must be willing to assist with warehouse duties if needed or requested.
• Perform other duties as appropriate and assigned.
• Support company goals and uphold K&M Values.
• Responsible for training new drivers on all job duties and responsibilities. (level III)
• Considered a “field expert” in consistent Elog compliance and willingness to teach others (level III)
• Able to perform new hire driver road test (level III)

• Must have valid driver’s license issued by working state and a clean driving record.
• Special licenses may be required to operate certain vehicles or in certain states.
• Must be 21 or older.
• Ability to learn tire knowledge and exercise brand and size accuracy.
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively.
• Possess a friendly, helpful, positive attitude.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read/understand U.S. Highway traffic signs and signals.
• Must have two years’ work experience

• Qualifications for Route Driver I; plus
• 3+ years’ experience driving a commercial vehicle

• Qualifications for Route Driver II; plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5-year minimum experience driving a commercial vehicle