Class A Pickup and Delivery Driver - $32.15/hr

Company Description

Sutton Transport is a leading player in the trucking industry, known for our commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. We specialize in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) services and are dedicated to optimizing our clients' shipping operations. Our team is driven by innovation, efficiency, and a passion for exceeding customer expectations. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to join our team.

Job Description

Sutton Transport is currently seeking a Full Time Class A Driver at our Centerville, MN terminal.

Pay: $32.15/hour

Hours: Monday - Friday, Dayshift - 9:30am start time

Benefits: Health / Vision / Dental insurance, 401k matching, life insurance, short/long term disability and more.

Position Summary:

Driving a tractor-trailer between customer locations to deliver and pick up freight.

Essential Functions:

• Drive a commercial vehicle safely while picking up and delivering general freight.
• Drive a commercial vehicle safely while transporting freight between terminals.
• Load and unload trailer, either individually or with assistance of dockworkers.
• Mechanic freight handling equipment may be used where available and appropriate.
• Perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying of freight.
• Securing of freight may be required through strapping or other methods.
• Inspect the vehicle for defects and safe operating conditions as required by law and company policy.
• Comply with all Federal requirements regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Drive tractor-trailer in all conditions in accordance with Federal regulations, normally in periods of driving within hours of service limitations, followed by an off-duty period as required by regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records required for compliance with State and Federal regulations, including driver's logs and other records required by law.
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Gripping of various sizes and weights of up to 100 pounds
• Lifting of up to 100 pounds from ground level to 45"; Lifting at waist level or 36”
• Front carry up to 100 pounds for 250 feet
• Push/pull up to 60 pounds of horizontal force
• Sitting up to 10 hours per day
• Standing and Walking occurs frequently
• Climbing, Squatting, Crouching, Balancing, or Kneeling occurs occasionally,
• Crawling occurs rarely
• Reaching occurs frequently, while shifting gears, moving freight, loading and unloading the trailers and turning the steering wheel, along with closing the rear trailer doors.
• Grasping and handling occurs frequently while loading and unloading freight, opening and closing trailer doors, turning the steering wheel along with turning the hand crank to raise and lower the front jacks on the trailer
• It is critical to speak with coworkers and customers in order to safely and properly perform essential job functions
• Vision is used constantly during their day while driving, reading maps, inspecting truck
• Smell is used occasionally during their day to check for leaks
• Hearing is used frequently, listening for unusual sounds or warning sounds of problems with the vehicle
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, or wetness
• May be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals

Qualifications

• A minimum age of 23.
• A minimum of 1 years of verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• All drivers must pass a road test administered by one of our Driver Trainers.
• All drivers must possess, or obtain within the required time period, and maintain
• Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements.
• All drivers are to possess only one valid driver's license (CDL) issued by the resident state of the driver. Operators who have recently transferred from another state must produce a copy of the former license or provide license information for verification from that state. Drivers will need to provide information on all licenses held within the previous 36 months.
• No record of citation or conviction of any DUI / OWI or Reckless Driving within the previous 5 years.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen.
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen. Sutton Transport must receive a negative result.
• We must receive a negative controlled substances and alcohol result from prior employer(s) for the past three-year period. No prior evidence of controlled substance use.
• There must be no instance of refusal to submit to an alcohol or controlled substance test within the past three-year period, including pre-employment testing.
• Must consent to a 10-year check on work history. Gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained. You may be asked to provide documentation.
• Discrepancies may prevent your application from being processed or withdrawal of the job offer.
• Must have the ability to read and write the English language and also perform simple mathematical calculations.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.