CDL Class A Transport Driver - Orlando, Fl

Overview

CDL Class A Transport Driver who executes full and multiple-stop truckload deliveries and collections daily using Class A equipment (tractor/trailer), with responsibility for route and volume optimization and developing customer and internal partnerships.

What you'll do

• Primarily operate a CHEP-leased semi-truck and trailer in compliance with all DOT regulations and CHEP safety requirements.
• Execute deliveries and collections at pre-determined locations with efficient planning and critical thinking.
• Maintain responsibility for the safe and legal operation of equipment, including scheduling preventive maintenance and repairs, passing inspections, and timely damage reporting.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local customers, service centers, and repair shops, ensuring program compliance to drive efficiencies and increase collection volume.
• Record all delivery and pick-up information and communicate with CHEP LVR support staff via email, phone, tablets, and CHEP-approved applications.
• Visit potential collection locations to explain CHEP and gather data to add locations to the customer base.
• Visit and engage non-participating distributors, pallet recyclers, and other locations to recover CHEP assets that have exited the network, using negotiation and relationship-building techniques.
• Monitor and track the flow of CHEP assets within the assigned territory, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and recovered promptly.
• Identify and track non-participating distributor transfers into the territory, securing the return of CHEP equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with non-participating distributors and local pallet recyclers to facilitate ongoing asset recovery.
• Maintain regular contact with the local recycler community to ensure open communication and efficient recovery of CHEP assets.
• Establish and cultivate new business relationships, encouraging potential customers to participate in the CHEP program and sign on as partners.
• Work closely with Logistics Coordinators and other CHEP employees to coordinate recovery efforts and ensure timely asset retrieval.

What you'll need

• Class A DOT driver license.
• Minimum 2 years tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Multi-stop driving experience.
• DOT and safety compliance experience.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card with no restrictions.
• Ability to hook and unhook trailers from tractors.
• Willing to lift 65 lbs. on an as-needed basis.
• Able to execute and optimize provided delivery/collection routes.
• Able to develop relationships with new customers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Able to lead peers.
• Comfortable working autonomously.
• On-the-fly problem solving.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including basic Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of customer service programs.
• English (essential).

Nice to have

• Routing management apps/software experience.
• Spanish (desirable).

Details

• Daily reporting location: 7315 Kingspointe PKWY, STE 200, Orlando FL 32819.
• Scope: 100+ customer locations in one country.
• Remote type: fully remote.
• Working within a matrix environment.