NON CDL TRUCK DRIVER

Courier Express is currently looking for individuals in the Middletown CT area who are reliable, responsible, and have excellent communication skills to be an integral part of our team and assist with our growth plans. Our ideal applicants will provide prompt, courteous and professional delivery/pickup service to multiple facilities throughout New England and the Northeastern United States.

Here are the specifics about the positions we currently have available:

• $23.00 per hour
• ON-Demand Driver for Localin a 16-26' straight box truck
• Part-time – hours worked will vary each week and there is no guarantee of hours.
• Full time may be an option in the future. Limited availability will limit your hours and possibly reduce the rate offered to you.
• Start times will vary between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m.. (in some instance, even earlier)
• Shifts can be up to 12 hours.
• Deliveries are mostly between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m., but can start earlier (1-2 a.m.) and go into the evening hours (8-9 p.m.)
• Mostly commercial, medical or business-to-business deliveries
• Some days might include simple freight pickup/delivery ("A to B"), where others could be an entire route (10-25 deliveries). Some deliveries are "no-touch" and could be loaded/unloaded with a forklift, while others will require "white-glove handling."
• Deliveries are done solo

REQUIREMENTS

• 1 year or more of professionally driving a 26' BOX/STRAIGHT TRUCK in the past 5 years OR have graduated from a certified truck driving school
• Must report to Middletown, CT (or occasionally to our facility in Springfield, MA), depending on business needs
• Must have clear background and have clean driving record
• Drug screening, including testing for marijuana: ALL tested substances must come back NEGATIVE (Federal/DOT requirement)
• Must have current DOT Medical Certificate/Card
• Have reliable transportation for commuting and be on time when scheduled
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions, etc.)
• Must have your own smart-device and be proficient with such: phones, tablets, GPS, Bluetooth
• Be comfortable driving/delivering in all settings – rural to urban/downtown areas, including Boston, Philadelphia & New York
• Physically be able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move/push/pull/lift items (sometimes large and irregularly shaped) weighing up to 70 lbs., (proper equipment is provided for assistance)
• A CDL is NOT required
• Must meet all requirements of our insurance provider

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operating a 26' box truck and maneuvering into loading or unloading positions
• Keeping your vehicle clean and organized at the end of every day, reporting any issues to the appropriate manager/department
• Representing Courier Express and our customers in the most professional manner
• Making 1-25 deliveries to residential and/or commercial areas each day
• Following detailed instructions
• Keeping an accurate ELD logbook: documenting and logging work hours, rest periods, mileage and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Loading and unloading freight to/from truck using lift-gate, pallet jack and/or hand truck
• Securing loads with use of blankets, load bars & straps
• Completing inside deliveries, if required
• Collecting and verifying delivery instructions

Please note this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may vary depending on the specific needs of the company.

BENEFITS (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Pay Advance option

ABOUT US

Our team has been providing delivery & logistics solutions across the New England area from our terminal in Springfield, MA since 1993. We have built our company and our brand by always keeping our customers’ experience as the top priority. As we look to the future, we will continue to expand our customer base and are excited to explore new areas where we can provide the same industry-topping service that New England has become accustomed to. In 2021 & 2022 we looked at expansion as far away as OH & FL and will continue searching for even more opportunities to open new areas.

You could be part of this exciting growth with the right experience and attitude. As the face of our company and of our customers, our drivers are expected to provide prompt, courteous and professional service. Each member of our team, from Driver to President, has the same can-do, go above and beyond attitude and our customers deserve nothing less.

Visit our website to learn more about our Company, www.courierexp.com.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Is your current (or most recent) job shown on your Indeed resume? If not, please tell us what this job was, your dates of employment and a brief summary of what your duties were while there.
• Have you ever been employed by or contracted to Courier Express or its subsidiaries? If yes, when?
• Do you have reliable “all-weather” transportation for commuting purposes?
• On-demand delivery work generally has inconsistent hours each day and each week. Are you OK with fluctuating hours on an irregular schedule?
• Please provide your e-mail address.

Experience:

• 26' STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVING: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• ENGLISH (Required)

License/Certification:

• DRIVER'S LICENSE (Required)
• DOT MEDICAL CARD/CERTIFICATE (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $23