What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class B CDL Box Truck Driver - Texas position at Quicksilver Express Courier, Inc.?
Job Description
Quicksilver Express Courier is seeking a CDL Class B Freight Driver to join our team. This role is responsible for the safe and timely pickup and delivery of packages and palletized freight to customers in the region. As the face of Quicksilver, drivers provide reliable, courteous service while ensuring all equipment is inspected, maintained, and operated safely.
This is a W2 employee position — all drivers at Quicksilver are employees, not independent contractors.
Responsibilities include:
- Safely operate a Class B vehicle for local pickups and deliveries
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain safe driving practices
- Load, unload, and handle freight with care, using appropriate equipment such as pallet jacks and lift gates
- Use a smartphone dispatch application to receive and complete assignments (training provided)
- Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and coworkers
- Complete the required DOT and company paperwork accurately
- Adhere to DOT regulations, including hours of service, breaks, and rest requirements
Education & Experience:
- No formal requirements; must be literate and communicate in English.
- No delivery experience required but helpful.
- 1 year Class B experience
- Map reading skills not required, but helpful.
- 7 year proven safe driving record. No more than 1 minor moving violation within the last 5 years or DUI/Careless Driving within 5 years.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 70-99 lbs.regularly as required.
- Hand load/unload material as required.
- Walking and climbing stairs.
- With the assistance of a manual pallet jack; push, pull, move pallets of material weighing up to 3,000 lbs.
- Be able to sit in vehicle for extended periods of time and move in and out of vehicle as needed.
- Pass Department of Transportation physical, a drug and alcohol test. (when required).
- Pass a Work Simulation screening. (when required)
Accountabilities:
- Deliver packages safely and in a timely manner.
- Know, understand and follow all company policies.
- Be available to work on-demand and some after-hours, clearing any changes with supervisory personnel.
- Uniform shirt, and ID badge must be worn at all time while on the job.
- Follow current DOT regulations, Complete DOT/Quicksilver paperwork, Follow DOT break/lunch requirements
- No cell phone/computer usage during operation of your truck. Hands free device required.
Supervision:
- First line supervision from dispatchers/customer service and other personnel/operations managers
Working Conditions:
- Most working time spent in vehicle or loading/unloading packages/pallets.
- Required to drive safely in all kinds of conditions (adverse weather conditions, traffic, etc.).
- No smoking is allowed on the job. Smoking is not allowed in vehicles.
- W2, Employee position
Equipment Used:
- Smartphone dispatch and communication application (Smart Phone Required)
- Lift Gate
- 2 or 4 wheeled cart
- Pallet Jacks (Manual or Electric as needed)
- Straps
- Forklift (if certified)
- Other equipment as directed