Class A Commercial Truck Driver - Laura Auto Group

Job Description

Reports to: General Manager

Full-Time Position

Summary: GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR OVERTIME CAN WORK BETWEEN 40 - 60 HOURS!  The Commercial Truck Driver is responsible for their truck and the load on the attached trailer. They are responsible for delivering designated vehicles to the Company’s customers in a safe and timely manner. 

Essential Duties:

- Drive near and far distances to deliver vehicles to customers;

- Load and unload cargo and record cargo deliveries;

- Refuel and clean vehicle; 

- Report road incidents to direct supervisor;

- Work closely with direct supervisor to ensure driving routes are well planned;

- Follow all DOT regulations and laws;

- Inspect trucks and record issues;

- Follow accident procedures;

- Keep activities log and log hours;

- Maintain positive and professional attitude with customers;

- Keep commercial driver license up to date;

- Remain fully compliant with Company HR trainings and abide by all Company policies; 

- Maintain professional and courteous attitude, wardrobe, and grooming;

- Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED required;

- Valid Class A driver’s license required;

- 2 years proven experience with tractor-trailer driving preferred;

- Must have clean driving record—at minimum, no more than two (2) moving violations while operating a personal or commercial motor vehicle in the last three (3) years and no convictions for a DUI, DWI, OUI, or reckless driving; 

- Must pass drug test and consent to drug tests as required under federal law;

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time;

- Must operate a vehicle safely within DOT regulations that govern safe driving, hours of service, inspection, maintenance, and, if applicable, transportation of hazardous materials;

- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, stay focused, and be detail-oriented and thorough; 

- Ability to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, Clearinghouse, and other DOT/FMCSA-related safety checks.

WARNING:    

Applicants for positions that require driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and, at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will also be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving a CMV was one of your functions. Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a CMV driver.

Company Description

Laura Automotive Group has 40 plus years of experience in the automotive industry, owning and operating dealerships in Illinois and Missouri. We are a team committed to providing value, quality, and excellence in sales and service. We treat the needs of each customer with paramount concern. We know our customers have high expectations, and as a car dealer, we enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time.

Laura Automotive Group is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

Laura Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• VERY FEW OVERNIGHT DELIVERIES, home most nights!!!!
• Most deliveries will be local!
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company 401(K)
• Health Insurance
• Optional Aflac
• Family-owned business