Commercial Truck Driver

Commercial Truck Driver – Glass Industry (26' Box Truck) NOLA Showers New Orleans, LA NOLA Showers is seeking a skilled, motivated, experienced and safety-conscious Short to Medium Haul Truck Driver to operate a 26' box truck for the transport of glass products and materials. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering glass panels and hardware within a regional area (South Louisiana, South Mississippi, South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle), ensuring secure and timely deliveries with minimal risk of damage. This position will require a minimum of two overnight trips per week (typically Tue-Wed and Thu-Fri). About NOLA Showers : NOLA Showers is a manufacturing company in the Glass and Mirror industry specializing in the custom production of glass products. The company strives to provide our customers with the best quality products at competitive prices while maintaining a consistently higher level of customer service than any of our competitors.This is accomplished by providing quality Glass products with Customer Service that is second to none. Our production facility is located at 1128 South Lopez in New Orleans. Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Short to Medium Haul Truck Driver to operate a 26' box truck for the transport of glass products and materials. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering glass sheets and other materials within a regional area, (South Louisiana, South Mississippi, South Alabama and the Florida Panhandle) ensuring secure and timely deliveries with minimal risk of damage. This position will require a minimum of two overnight trips per week (typically Tue-Wed and Thu-Fri). The driver will also be required to assist in the loading of the truck and will be solely responsible for unloading the truck at the various delivery points along the route. As such, the driver will need to be willing and capable of safely loading/unloading and secure materials weighing up to 100 lbs. In addition, on non-driving days, the driver will be expected to assist in the production areas. Key Responsibilities: Safely operate a 26' box truck to transport glass products to customer locations. Load, secure, and unload fragile glass materials using industry-standard equipment (e.g., A-frames, racks, and straps) to prevent damage. Follow delivery schedules and routes provided by dispatch, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries. Ensure the truck is properly loaded to maintain balance and safety while driving. Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify maintenance or safety issues, documenting and reporting any findings. Maintain accurate logs of deliveries, mileage, fuel usage, and hours of service in compliance with DOT regulations. Communicate professionally with customers, ensuring a high level of customer service during deliveries and addressing any delivery issues. Adhere to all safety regulations, including proper lifting techniques and safe operation of equipment. Qualifications: Possess and maintain a valid Class D Chauffer’s License CDL preferred but NOT required. Clean driving record 1+ year of commercial driving experience, ideally with a 26' box truck. Experience in handling and transporting glass or other fragile materials is Ability to safely load/unload and secure materials weighing up to 100 lbs. Ability to work independently and follow company guidelines for safety and efficiency. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members. Working Conditions: Local and Regional Deliveries : Typical route is to depart New Orleans the early morning of day 1, making multiple deliveries in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, stay overnight in Florida, and on day 2 return to New Orleans with multiple deliveries on the return route. This route typically occurs twice per week. Physical Work: Loading and unloading requires heavy lifting and physical exertion! W…

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