To be a Short Haul Driver, you must have at least 2 years of experience driving with your Class A license.
Our Short Haul Drivers may work a variety of shifts, including those that start early in the morning, those that end late in the evening, and those that include work on the weekends. So a flexible Monday - Thursday schedule is essential! Please expect to work longer hours on this shift but know you will always be back home within the same day - no layovers or hotel stays!
Short Haul Drivers are required to take runs down to New York City and Long Island and are expected to engage with customers and clients in a courteous and professional manner. This position also requires you to be a self-driven and motivated individual who's open to new challenges and can work independently.
This is a salaried position that includes detention pay. Starting salary for this position ranges from $60 - $75k depending on experience.
"Ginsberg's is truly an excellent place to be! It's a breath of fresh air" - Ginsberg's Foods Short Haul Driver
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Essential Functions:
- Schedules time, and plans and adjusts routes as necessary in order to successfully complete job tasks as expected while maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation Hours of Service regulations.
- Communicates with Ginsberg’s Foods Transportation management and staff regarding departure and arrival times.
- Collects and verifies instructions from appropriate sources. Collect all shipping tenders from drivers mail slot in the logistics department.
- Reads and understands Bills of Lading to determine assignment details.
- Follows special cargo-related procedures.
- Sets and monitors refrigeration systems in order to maintain correct temperature requirements.
- Organizes the assigned paperwork for the day’s deliveries, and maintains accurate computer and hardcopy reports and daily logs.
- In accordance with Ginsberg’s Foods policy and procedures, conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the tractor and trailer, and reports any unsafe or defective equipment on the daily DVCR’s.
- Adheres to all company safety programs and practices to ensure personal safety and the protection of company vehicles and/or equipment.
Applying is quick and easy!
If the No Touch Freight Short Haul Driver position seems like the right fit for you, simply answer a few short questions and, if you meet the requirements stated above, our Recruiter will give you a call!
For more information, visit our website!
https://ginsbergs.com/careers/
Great benefits are waiting for you:
- 401(k) & Roth 401(k) savings plans with a company match
- Healthcare insurance (health, dental, vision)
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- New equipment
- Employee assistance programs
- Company-provided life insurance
- Quarterly incentives
- Boot allowance 2x a year
- Company provided uniforms
- Access to on-site Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapists
- Employee discounts in our Will Call Center
We are Ginsberg’s:
As a family owned and operated company since 1909, we foster a welcoming workplace culture, embracing engagement and development, and attracting, recruiting, and retaining a diverse workforce. We adhere to our core values; Respect for all people, excellent customer service, building strong relationships, and a dedicated commitment to community.
If you share these values, begin your career with Ginsberg’s Foods today!