OTR Truck Driver CDL-A - Lakeland, FL

Job Level: Experienced |

Location:

Lakeland, FL 33805 | Position Type:
Full Time | Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.00 Hourly | Job Shift: Day

• Hourly Pay! $19 - 25/hr. based on experience
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus
• $45 per diem for any overnights
• Health Benefits at 60 days
• 401k with generous company match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Home every weekend!!
• Newer (dedicated) tractors and trailers
• Trailer with Side Curtains
• Paid Breaks, fueling time, trip inspections

• No touch freight and no lumpers
• No Backhauls
• Less than 30 minutes wait when unloading
• Dependable/driver-focused dispatch

• Drive tractor-trailers or straight trucks to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the Logistics Department.
• Perform inspection of tractor and trailer before each start drive and post-drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.
• Communicate any discrepancies, product issues, or safety issues with the Fleet Supervisor.
• Keep required fuel, stop-per-mile, trip sheets, and DOT e-logs accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.
• Scale load before departure of home domicile.
• Supervise the unloading of materials at their destination and maintain all delivery/pick-up related paperwork, noting and reporting discrepancies on Bills of Lading, delivery tickets, and other company-required documents.
• Open and close curtains and secure loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading and unloading multiple times per route.
• May assist in duties within the warehouse, meeting requirements of material handler position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• CDL Class A certification.
• Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed.

• Two to three years preferred commercial driving experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Travel as necessary to ensure customer deliveries are made accurately and on time. May require overnight travel.

Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, specialty millwork, and a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct.

Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.

We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and benefits. Benefits include a clean work environment, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401k program with employer match.

We have a dynamic culture with team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, and grow and are rewarded accordingly. If you’re passionate about contributing to a great team, we would love to hear from you!

* This bonus will be awarded in 2 lump sum payments if attendance requirements are met; the first $2,500 will be paid 180 days after hire, the second $2,500 will be paid after one year of employment. This signing bonus is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld. In the event you leave Novo within 12 months of your date of hire, you will be responsible for reimbursing half of the amount paid at that time to the company.

Novo Building Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

ADENTRA and its flagship brands are equal opportunity employers dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre‑employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.