Local Shuttle Drivers - Class A Cdl

Palm Commodities International, LLC has immediate opening for Local Shuttle Drivers in its LaVergne, TN production facility. Sign-on bonus and top pay offered, with eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses. These are day shift positions, and you'll be home every day!

What you will be doing

As our Local Shuttle Driver, you will have the responsibility of professionally transporting material between our warehouse and production facility. This is the perfect position for an OTR Driver looking to transition off the road, or an experienced local driver looking for a stable opportunity with fantastic benefits. Job responsibilities will include:

• Communicating with production and shipping/receiving on scheduling;
• Inspecting equipment before transporting;
• Weighing and ensuring proper cleaning of tankers;
• Properly placarding trucks/tankers;
• Maintaining shipping documentation and receipts;
• Loading and unloading trucks and trailers using forklifts; and,
• Delivery of products safely and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Who we are looking for

As well as your high school diploma or equivalent, you should have a current and valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with hazmat and tanker endorsements. Experience hauling chemical products and driving a forklift is preferred. You should also meet DOT qualifications and have the following for insurance purposes:

• Two years of recent, verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience;
• An acceptable driving history: No major driving infractions in the past five (5) years; no more than two at-fault accidents in a three year period; no more than two minor violations in the past three years; no more than two combined accidents and/or violations in a three year period; and
• Medical certification.

What we offer

We offer a strong benefits package, including two health insurance plan options, company paid life insurance and short-term disability, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, a 401K Plan with employer matching and profit-sharing eligibility, and bonuses. We recognize 12 paid holidays per year and provide a generous allowance for vacation and sick time.

Additional information

Palm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a certified Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is a prerequisite to hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Ability to Relocate:

• La Vergne, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person