Skip to main content
Perry Melvin Trucking logo
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Clinton, NC, United States
$20 - $25 USD hourly
Indeed

Job Summary Join our dynamic team as a CDL Driver and take the wheel to deliver essential freight across diverse routes! This energetic role offers the opportunity to operate a variety of commercial trucks, including tractor-trailers, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, and tankers. You’ll be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy navigating routes with GPS, and take pride in delivering goods safely and efficiently, this is the perfect role for you! Your expertise will keep our logistics operations running smoothly and our customers satisfied. Duties Safely operate commercial trucks, including manual transmission tractor-trailers and specialized equipment such as refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, or tankers. Plan and execute over-the-road (OTR) driving routes using GPS navigation to ensure timely deliveries across multiple locations. Load and unload freight with proper manual handling techniques, ensuring cargo integrity and compliance with hazardous materials regulations when applicable. Transport various types of freight, including hazardous materials (Hazmat), dangerous goods, or specialty cargo such as automobile transportation or logistics cargo handling. Maintain accurate logs of driving hours, delivery documentation, and compliance with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) regulations and DOT (Department of Transportation) standards. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on trucks and trailers to identify maintenance needs or safety issues. Communicate effectively with dispatch teams to coordinate deliveries, report delays or issues, and ensure route adherence. Experience Proven experience in commercial truck driving, particularly in route driving or delivery driving roles involving freight transportation. Familiarity with refrigerated trailers, flatbed trucks, tanker trucks, and tractor-trailers. Knowledge of FMCSA regulations, DOT rules, hazardous materials regulations, and safety standards for truck driving. Experience with GPS navigation systems for route planning and execution. Ability to load & unload freight safely using manual handling techniques; experience with truck loading/unloading preferred. Valid CDL license with necessary endorsements such as Hazmat or Tanker endorsement preferred but not required; must meet all state licensing requirements. Strong understanding of logistics cargo handling procedures to ensure safe transport of various freight types including dangerous goods. Embark on a rewarding career where your driving skills make a difference! We value safety, efficiency, and professionalism—if you’re ready to hit the road with confidence and enthusiasm, we want to hear from you! Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Work Location: In person

View the full posting and apply