Lead Driver

Medline Industries - Perryville, MD

Part-time - Entry Level

Perryville, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Driver at MedTrans is responsible for operating a straight truck to deliver life-saving medical products to local customers. This role is crucial in fostering positive relationships with customers through timely, accurate, and safe deliveries, while also serving as a motivator and resource for the local transportation team.

Responsibilities

• Encourage success of the local transportation team - serving as a motivator and resource to drivers.
• Serve as a liaison between the local transportation team and management - communicating goals to drivers and escalating information to management when needed.
• Load and secure product from the Medline Facility into a truck.
• Safely operate a Class A or Class B vehicle between the Medline Facility and multiple customer destinations on a delivery route.
• Abide by Medline's safety regulations, including wearing safety equipment where needed, performing safety checks, etc.
• Unload and deliver product at our customer facilities, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Provide in-person support to the customer - addressing their questions and needs and providing appropriate documentation upon delivery.
• Communicate with dispatching team regarding necessary adjustments to delivery route or schedule in order to meet customer needs and maintain safe operations.
• Maintain a travel and cargo log in accordance with Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Perform inspection of vehicle to ensure safe operation and sufficient fuel levels for continued vehicle use.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years tractor trailer driving experience
• Class A CDL; Licensed to operate assigned vehicle
• Ability to meet Federal and State requirements for operation of commercial motor vehicles
• Clean driving record with no serious violations.

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision & Rx plan
• Generous paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Professional growth and development opportunities