CDL Class A Driver

Kamps' Overview: Kamps, Inc. is a full-service national pallet company delivering innovative pallet services to customers since 1973. Kamps specializes in supplying high quality wooden pallets, comprehensive pallet recycling services, and total pallet management services to diverse supply chains across the nation. With over 400 locations in its pallet network, and 62 asset-based locations, Kamps is the national leader in customer-centric supply chain services. Job Overview: Our Class-A drivers are the face of our company, delivering and retrieving trailers of pallets to and from our local customers. This position would be approximately 50 hours a week, depending on the workload. The local driving allows drivers to be home each night. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers. Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance. Plan routes and meet delivery schedules. Document and log work/rest periods and kilometers spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts. Input “macros” into our automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process. Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions. Collect and verify delivery instructions. Report defects, accidents or violations. This list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that senior management may deem necessary. Qualifications/Skills: Proven work experience as a Truck Driver Experience with multi axle trailers Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc.) Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations No recent moving or driving violations Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc.) Willing to submit to background/drug checks and provide employment recommendations Trucking school diploma Valid truck driving license Wheel loader experience a plus (willing to train) Qualities: Responsible Reliable Honest Self-Motivated Benefits: Competitive wages Weekly performance/safety bonuses Profit-Sharing Independent work environment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Supplemental Pay: Safety bonus Trucking Driver Type: Company driver Trucking Route: Local Work Location: On the road