Delivery Driver; Vandergrift Blvd

At Floral Trade Distributors, we believe that our customers choose our service because they take pride in growing/shipping the finest products in the world. Therefore it is important that their products be cared for throughout the transportation process and delivered to the customer in the best condition possible.

We are seeking a driver willing to work for runs inside California. Potential for some overnight runs.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary

• Perform all required safety checks (pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to ensure they meet company safety standards and take action as needed.
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required. Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report all safety hazards. Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach the preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks on items, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customers and obtain proper signatures. Collect money (cash or checks) where required. Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Valid CDL-A; must be 25+ years of age
• Minimum of 24 months experience working in a full-time Class A tractor/trailer driving position in the previous 4 years
• No more than two moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years
• No serious traffic violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years
• No preventable accidents while operating a commercial motor vehicle in the last 3 years
• No preventable DOT recordable accidents in the last 10 years
• No preventable accident resulting in a fatality or catastrophic injury in driving history
• Meet all state licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, such as forklifts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions accurately
• Physical stamina to handle long hours on the road and heavy lifting as needed

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.