OTR Truck Driver CDL-A - Lakeland, FL

NOVO Building Products currently has an opening for an OTR CDL-A Truck Driver for our distribution warehouse in Lakeland, FL. Dedicated truck, regional/local routes. Home weekends, no touch loads.

Our CDL-A Drivers deliver millwork products to customers in a designated region.

This position is NOT home nightly but is home every weekend.

CDL-A Drivers receive:

Hourly Pay! $19 - 28/hr. based on experience

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

$45 per diem for any overnights

Health Benefits at 60 days!

401k with generous company match

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Home every weekend!!

Newer (dedicated) tractors and trailers

Trailer with Side Curtains

Paid Breaks, fueling time, trip inspections

Additionally, our drivers have:

No touch freight and no lumpers

No Backhauls

Less than 30 minutes wait when unloading

Dependable/driver-focused dispatch

Essential Responsibilities

Drives tractor-trailers or straight trucks to deliver materials and merchandise to customers as directed by the Logistics Department.

Performs inspection of tractor and trailer before each start drive and post-drive per company and DOT (Department of Transportation) policies and regulations.

Communicate any discrepancies, product issues, or safety issues with the Fleet Supervisor.

Keeps required fuel, stop-per-mile, trip sheets, and DOT e-logs accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with all regulatory requirements

Adheres to all DOT and Company safety and traffic regulations.

Scales load before departure of home domicile

Supervises the unloading of materials at their destination and maintains all delivery/pick-up related paperwork, noting and reporting discrepancies on Bills of Lading, delivery tickets, and other company-required documents.

Opens and closes curtains and secures loads by ratcheting down straps on trailers to facilitate loading and unloading multiple times per route.

May assist in duties within the warehouse, meeting requirements of material handler position.

Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

CDL Class A certification

Effectively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements.

Acceptable motor vehicle record.

Basic math, interpersonal/team, and reasoning skills

Ability to read, understand, and carry out written procedures and standard work instructions.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Flexibility in scheduling – able to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Two to three years preferred commercial driving experience.

High School Diploma or GED

Travel Requirements

Travel as necessary to ensure customer deliveries are made accurately and on time.

It may require overnight travel

About the Company

Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, specialty millwork, and a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct.

Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.

Why Work with Us?

We offer competitive wages, shift premiums, and benefits. Benefits include a clean work environment, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401k program with employer match.

We have a dynamic culture with team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, and grow and are rewarded accordingly. If you're passionate about contributing to a great team, we would love to hear from you!

NOVO Building Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D/V

*This bonus will be awarded in 2 lump sum payments if attendance requirements are met; the first $2,500 will be paid 180 days after hire, the second $2,500 will be paid after one year of employment. This signing bonus is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld. In the event you leave Novo within 12 months of your date of hire, you will be responsible for reimbursing half of the amount paid at that time to the company.

For more details and benefits information, please visit our website at: www.novobp.com/careers

ADENTRA and each of its flagship brands is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.

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