CDL TRUCK DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION

A CDL Truck Driver in commercial freight and logistics is the person who keeps goods moving from origin to final destination, on time and within federal compliance. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and DOT pre-trip standards govern every run. Miss them, and loads stall, retail shelves go empty, and safety records erode. This role owns the vehicle, the route, the paperwork, and the physical handling of freight - answering to dispatch and measured against delivery accuracy, not just mileage.

As the CDL Truck Driver, you are accountable for the safe and compliant transport of freight or consumer goods across assigned routes, maintaining all DOT-required documentation and vehicle readiness standards throughout each shift. You operate within a dispatch-led team structure, coordinating closely with supervisors, store or account contacts, and logistics personnel to meet delivery schedules and load condition requirements.

Career Impact: Holding a Class A CDL with a verified clean MVR and 100,000-plus miles of tractor-trailer experience positions you as a sought-after operator in a freight and logistics market that consistently demands credentialed drivers.

Business Impact: Retail accounts and distribution centers depend directly on accurate load counts, on-time arrivals, and properly rotated stock — outcomes this role owns from the moment the truck departs.

Growth Opportunity: Drivers who demonstrate DOT compliance mastery and route efficiency gain a clear path toward lead driver, dispatcher, or fleet safety coordinator roles within logistics operations.

• Operate tractor-trailer combinations safely across assigned delivery routes in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections per DOT regulation 392.7 before and after each shift.
• Maintain all delivery, pick-up, backhaul, and DOT qualification paperwork accurately and within required time frames.
• Verify load count, product condition, and equipment readiness at all origin, relay, and destination points.
• Load and unload freight or product at store, account, and distribution center locations as required.
• Report vehicle maintenance issues, accidents, and safety concerns to dispatch or supervisors promptly.
• Collect payments, balance invoices, and reconcile cash or check records at the close of each delivery run.
• Coordinate with dispatch and supervisors to adapt to route changes and customer service requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of DOT-regulated tractor-trailer driving experience, with a verifiable clean MVR and no more than one moving violation in the prior 3-year rolling period.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License with endorsements appropriate to the assigned vehicle type.
• Must pass DOT physical examination and pre-employment drug screening.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, DOT compliance requirements, and transportation logistics.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions, route maps, and service documentation.
• Physical ability to lift, load, and unload freight weighing up to 70 lbs. and perform bending, reaching, and stooping as required.
• Flexible availability across day, evening, and weekend shifts to meet delivery schedule demands.

• 3 or more years and 300,000 or more miles of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience in freight or consumer goods distribution.
• Familiarity with backhaul coordination, for-hire relay operations, and multi-stop delivery route management.
• Prior participation in a company-sponsored driver finishing or safety training program.
• Demonstrated experience with invoice reconciliation, display form completion, and end-of-day cash balancing in a delivery environment.

• On-time delivery rate per assigned route, reflecting schedule adherence across all stops.
• Load accuracy rate, measuring correct count and condition verification at each origin and destination.
• DOT inspection pass rate, tracking pre-trip and post-trip compliance per shift.
• Maintenance report turnaround time, measuring how quickly vehicle issues are flagged to dispatch.
• Moving violation count over a rolling 3-year period, used as a primary safety credential benchmark.
• Typical tools: Route navigation systems (commonly GPS units or fleet navigation apps) and delivery documentation platforms (commonly handheld scanning devices or mobile invoicing apps).

• Base Salary Range: $55,000 to $75,000 per year, varying by route type and CDL class.
• Bonus: Performance or safety bonuses common, typically $500 to $2,000 annually.
• Equity: Not typically offered at this level in freight and logistics.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage standard among larger carriers.
• PTO: 1 to 3 weeks annually, with some carriers offering paid sick leave separately.
• Common Perks: Paid DOT physicals, uniform allowance, and per diem for overnight routes.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background checks, including MVR review and drug and alcohol verification from prior employers covering the last 3 years, are a condition of employment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The CDL Truck Driver owns day-to-day fleet safety operations, managing Smart Drive and Sentix accounts, coaching drivers, and administering corrective action processes across the driver workforce. Working closely with the management team and regulatory systems including Clearinghouse and Consortium, this role delivers compliance, hiring continuity, and driver accountability that keeps the fleet operating within DOT standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Smart Drive account by monitoring events, coaching drivers, and writing corrective action notices for repeat offenders.
• Track driver performance by comparing scores and compiling results into a weekly email.
• Write and deliver corrective action notices for observed or reported behavioral issues.
• Maintain corrective action records in each driver's personal file.
• Manage Sentix account by enforcing training standards and assisting drivers in completing assigned trainings.
• Recruit and screen applicants, organize DOT-compliant employee files, and support new hire onboarding.
• Manage Consortium account by assigning initial and random drug tests and maintaining an active driver pool.
• Run annual Clearinghouse queries, enroll new drivers, and act as liaison for drivers returning to duty after failed drug tests.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) required.
• Ability to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• No current CDL suspension or revocation, with a clean MVR and good DAC Report.
• Must pass a background check.
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office or a comparable word processor.
• Ability to effectively learn and operate GPS and smartphone applications.
• Flexible availability across day, evening, night shifts, and weekends.
• English proficiency required for communication, signage interpretation, and record-keeping.

Embedded within the Equipment Group, the CDL Truck Driver delivers safe and efficient movement of light and heavy equipment between shop, jobsite, and rental locations, including loading, securing, and pre-trip inspection duties. Working closely with shop foremen, dispatchers, and group superintendents, this role supports site productivity and safety by ensuring equipment arrives in proper condition and all transport standards are met.

Core Functions

• Move equipment between shop, jobsite, and rental locations.
• Load and unload equipment, applying correct tie-off, strapping, and securing methods.
• Measure over-height equipment on trailers before transport.
• Inspect truck and trailer daily, checking oil, tires, water, and leaks.
• Pick up parts for the shop and wash trucks and equipment when not driving.
• Keep dump truck beds clean and ensure correct chains, binders, and straps are available for each load.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers and comply with all safety requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED desirable.
• Equipment operation and maintenance training or experience desirable.
• Knowledge of light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read road maps and service manuals.
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and maintenance-oriented reasoning skills.
• Ability to recognize and correct jobsite hazards and assist with safety and work-task planning.
• Strong communication skills for working with dispatchers, shop foremen, and team members.
• Ability to see and interpret details at close range and at a distance.

Reporting to the operations team, the CDL Truck Driver ensures full compliance with federal and state transportation laws while safely loading, unloading, and verifying freight for each job. Partnering with customers and shop staff, this role protects the business by maintaining accurate records, minimizing safety hazards, and ensuring the right equipment is available before every run.

Primary Duties

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and agency standards.
• Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards on the job.
• Maintain accurate records and logs at all times.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading as required by the customer.
• Verify correct equipment and materials are available before each job.

Skills and Qualifications

• Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements for the position required.
• Class A verifiable tractor-trailer experience: 9 months within the past 3 years, 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
• Must pass background check, MVR review, and drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Sitting at the intersection of customer service and heavy equipment operations, the CDL Truck Driver handles drop-off and pick-up of construction equipment for customers using semi-trucks and trailers in compliance with DOT CDL-B regulations. Operating across retail and jobsite environments, this role strengthens customer relationships by ensuring safe, timely equipment delivery and adherence to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Duties

• Drop off and pick up equipment for customers using semi-trucks and trailers.
• Operate heavy equipment including rollbacks and dove tails in compliance with DOT CDL-B classification.
• Adhere to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and equipment-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain driver logs and complete pre-trip inspections before each shift.
• Suggest appropriate equipment and supplies to meet customer needs.

Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class B CDL with an acceptable driving record required.
• Minimum 2 years of DOT-regulated commercial driving experience.
• Basic knowledge of construction equipment and safe driving procedures.
• Ability to frequently lift items up to 45 lbs.
• Strong customer service, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Diligent attention to safety at all times.

A key member of the distribution team, the CDL Truck Driver is responsible for safely delivering grocery and perishable product to company stores as scheduled and for safely transporting backhauls to distribution centers, operating tractor-trailers in compliance with DOT regulation 392.7 and company performance standards. Collaborating across store locations, distribution centers, and relay points, this role delivers measurable gains in supply chain accuracy, safety, and cost efficiency.

Accountabilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailer while maintaining company driving performance standards.
• Assist in unloading deliveries at store locations.
• Follow pre-trip procedures as required by DOT regulation 392.7.
• Maintain all delivery, pick-up, and DOT paperwork and qualifications.
• Verify proper count and condition of loads at all backhaul, for-hire, and relay locations.
• Inspect and confirm proper operating conditions of all equipment used.
• Recommend process or procedural modifications to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with company standards in accuracy, safety, and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License required.
• Minimum 1 year and 100,000 miles of tractor-trailer driving experience, with 3 years and 300,000 miles preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and transportation logistics.
• Willingness to participate in a company-provided finishing program.
• No more than one moving violation in the last 3-year rolling period.
• Knowledge of proper equipment use and safe handling practices.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Must pass drug screening and meet all DOT physical requirements.

On-shelf product freshness and retail account satisfaction depend on the CDL Truck Driver, who delivers and rotates Anheuser-Busch products across retail accounts using commercial trucks, vans, and tractor-trailer combinations while managing all invoicing, DOT compliance, and end-of-day cash balancing. Based within the delivery department, this role directly supports revenue continuity and customer retention by ensuring accurate, timely, and safe product distribution.

Activities

• Deliver and rotate Anheuser-Busch products to retail accounts using commercial trucks, vans, or tractor-trailer combinations.
• Manually load and unload product from the truck at each delivery location.
• Build strong retailer relationships by delivering products on time and rotating stock to ensure freshness.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork including invoices, display forms, load sheets, and cash or check records.
• Ensure accurate completion of DOT checklists and report maintenance issues and accidents promptly.
• Collect payment for products and balance invoices with cash and checks at end of day.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery department.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class A CDL required.
• Must maintain a safe driving record.
• Ability to lift, load, unload, and move products weighing up to 165 lbs.
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays.

As the CDL Truck Driver, this role safely operates a collection truck to collect waste and recycling along designated routes and transfer materials to landfills, recycling centers, and similar disposal facilities. The operations team relies on this work to ensure customer routes are serviced on schedule, safety policies are upheld, and vehicle readiness is maintained through consistent pre- and post-trip inspections.

Operational Focus

• Safely operate a collection truck to collect waste and recycling along a designated route and transfer materials to a disposal site.
• Coordinate with Dispatch, supervisors, and the driver team to service customers across different routes and schedules.
• Load and unload waste and recycling materials at landfills, recycling centers, and similar facilities.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and address maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow all safety policies and report safety or employee experience issues to leadership.

Background and Experience

• Class B or higher CDL with air brakes endorsement required.
• Ability to read maps and use navigational devices.
• Good time management skills to complete assigned routes efficiently and safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues on route.
• Ability to work early mornings, nights, some holidays, and weekends.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing routes and schedules.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work respectfully as part of a team.