What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Allwest Transportation, Inc.?
About Allwest Moving & Storage:
Allwest Moving & Storage has proudly served the Pacific Northwest for years, delivering reliable, professional moving and storage services to residential and commercial customers throughout Western Washington. We handle local moves, long-distance hauls, commercial relocations, and everything in between — with professionalism and care.
We're expanding our fleet and crew. If you hold a CDL or have experience driving non-CDL commercial trucks and aren't afraid of hard work, we want you behind the wheel and on the crew.
About This Role:
Drive Move = More Opportunity
This is a dual role. You'll operate our moving trucks as the lead driver on jobs while also working alongside the crew to load, pack, and deliver customers' belongings. CDL holders step into a leadership position on every move — and are paid accordingly.
Driving Duties:
- Operate 26-ft box trucks and larger commercial moving vehicles safely
- Navigate local and long-distance routes throughout WA and the Pacific Northwest
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections (DOT compliant)
- Maintain accurate driver logs and trip documentation
- Ensure cargo is properly secured before departure
- Maintain a clean driving record and comply with all traffic laws
Mover / Packer Duties:
- Load and unload household and commercial goods safely and efficiently
- Pack and wrap furniture, electronics, and fragile items professionally
- Operate dollies, straps, furniture pads, and other moving equipment
- Disassemble and reassemble furniture as needed
- Lead and guide crew members on the job site
- Deliver excellent, customer-focused service on every move
Requirements:
- Valid Class A, Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or experience driving Non-CDL trucks
- Clean MVR — no DUIs, reckless driving, or major violations in the past 3-5 years
- DOT medical certificate (or ability to obtain one)
- Ability to lift and carry 50–75 lbs repeatedly throughout the workday
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-friendly demeanor
Preferred (Not Required)
- 1 year of professional driving experience (moving, freight, delivery, etc.)
- Experience in the moving industry as a mover, packer, or crew lead
- Familiarity with furniture wrapping, load securing, and cargo handling
Why Drive for Allwest?
Tips on Every Job Customers tip — as the lead on the truck, you share in that
Local & and/or Long-Distance We're mostly local but have OPTIONAL opportunities for long-haul trips
Leadership Role You're the lead on every job — your CDL puts you in charge
Growth Path Move into Crew Supervisor, Fleet Lead, or Operations roles
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29