Lead Driver

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Job Summary:

This position reports to the Fleet Manager.  The Lead Driver supports the fleet manager in leading a group of drivers and achieves specific customer service and key company goals.  Trucks will typically be loaded between late evening to early morning. This job is a 5 day per week job; however trucking operations will be conducted 7-days per week. Occasional work on the weekend may be required.

Pay Range: 

$20 - $28 / HR DOE

Pay is based on license class and experience

Position qualifies for $2/hour loyalty incentive bonus program - paid quarterly. 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Assistance

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Keeping track of speed limits and traffic laws to ensure safe driving practices
  • Training new drivers on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols
  • Reporting any accidents or incidents to supervisors immediately
  • Reporting any mechanical problems with vehicles to maintenance staff for repair
  • Communicating with dispatch regarding pick-ups and drop-offs, delays, emergencies, and other relevant information
  • Maintaining a clean, well-maintained truck that meets company standards for appearance
  • Ensuring that cargo is loaded and unloaded properly, safely, and efficiently
  • Ensuring that they are familiar with all routes and schedules
  • Following all federal and state regulations regarding cargo transportation
  • Update USPS customers on all situation that will affect service 
  • Being punctual for work assignments
  • Demonstrate internal and external customer service

Qualifications:

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license 
  • Commercial driving experience is required & DOT Medical Card
  • CDL Class C is preferred
  • Must have a customer service oriented, friendly, helpful, and professional disposition
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast paced and always changing environment
  • Must have the ability to manage people effectively
  • Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required. 
  • Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Self-motivated, able to multi-task and work effectively under a minimum level of supervision in a fast-paced environment, strong problem-solving skills.
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) required for email and customer reports
  • Must be able to demonstrate a consistent capability of working cooperatively with others in a team environment

Physical Requirements:

Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time, stepping in and out of tractor cabs, hand-eye coordination, and good vision. Occasionally exposed to bright or dim lighting conditions, whole-body vibration when driving the truck. 

About Us:

Naniq is a third-party logistics company dedicated to providing the most innovative solutions for the Multinational Logistics Corporations (MLCs) we serve. We enable the MLC to deepen customer relationships by applying our expertise across many verticals (ocean, air, road, final mile, etc.). Through our vast network of contacts and partners, we offer a buffet of complex services that most MLCs are unable to easily offer on their own. Acting as the MLC, Naniq is able to capture incremental profit and deepen relationships with shippers – all to the benefit of the partnered MLC. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

It is Naniq’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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