Class A CDL Driver - Home Daily at Allen Distribution – Kalamazoo, Michigan

At Allen Distribution, you’re more than a driver — you’re part of a professional, respected team. We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive, and well-equipped work environment where drivers can thrive.

Job Title: Class A CDL Driver - Home Daily

Position Type: Full Time

Wage: Route Pay - (average earnings $27.00+ per hour)

Schedule: Full-Time | Home Daily

Why Drive for Allen Distribution?

• Home Every Night – Enjoy life outside the cab
• Annual Driver Safety Bonus – Drive safe, earn more
• Paid Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Drive in Style – Smoke-Free, Modern Fleet
• No Touch Freight & Truckload Deliveries
• Great Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay – Starts Day One
• Referral Bonus Programs
• New Dispatch Technology – Efficient & driver-friendly
• Company-Provided Fueling & Washing – Pre-Trip and GO

Values and Business Practices

• Safety First – We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies.
• We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude.
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity.
• We operate with high business ethics.
• We are a good corporate citizen.
• We value our professional relationships on all levels.
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”.

Position Competency:

1. Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
2. Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.
3. A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.
4. Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer.
5. Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers sit or stand for long periods of time.

Safety and Compliance:

1. A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time
2. Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.
3. Reports immediately to Dispatch any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.

Customers:

1. Communicate effectively with customers as required.
2. Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch Operations.

Fleet Operations:

1. Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch.
2. Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication and e-logs.
3. Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions.

Maintenance:

1. Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution.

Quality:

1. Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled.
2. Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk.
3. Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch.

Initiative:

1. Communicates with Dispatch when loads are complete and ready for next assignment
2. Communicates with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is required
3. Stays on scheduled throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel.
4. Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility