CDL Driver

Ridout Lumber and Meek’s combine over 150 years of trusted service and deep local relationships across Arkansas and Missouri to deliver top-tier building materials and customer-first solutions as part of the US LBM family. Build your future with us—where career advancement is supported through leadership development, cross-market opportunities, and a strong culture of growth.

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A Brief Overview
The CDL Driver I is responsible for the safe, efficient transportation of materials to various job sites and other locations. This role requires maintaining a Class A or B Driver's license, inspecting and maintaining trucks, reporting shortages and claims to supervisors, and assisting in loading and storing of materials. Drivers must perform pre- and post-trip inspections, manage logs, and adhere to hours-of-service requirements.

What you will do

• Operates Class A or B commercial vehicles in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.

• Responsible for deliveries to both active construction sites and completed build locations; city-based deliveries and inter-state travel may be required.

• Performs thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with federal regulations.

• Provides exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional demeanor, addressing client needs, representing the company positively during all interactions, and relaying messages received from customers while on job sites.

• Organizes and secures loads to ensure safe transport and verifies orders for accuracy before departure and upon delivery.

• Adheres to all regulations and safety guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and complies with all regulations and conditions outlined in applicable permits.

• Prepares and maintains accurate DOT-compliant logs of driving hours, on-duty time, and rest periods in accordance with federal regulations.

• Delivers and unloads materials accurately and safely, ensuring customer satisfaction at the point of delivery.

• Records all merchandise returned by truck and assists in unloading materials returned for credit, ensuring proper documentation and handling.

• Safely and efficiently operates a truck-mounted forklift to load, unload, and transport materials at job sites.

• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the truck, ensuring it is well-kept and ready for operation.

• Assist with stocking and organizing inventory in the warehouse and production areas.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Qualifications

• Basic CDL experience with flat beds and/or tractor trailers required.

• 1-2 years CDL experience preferred.

• Experience transporting and handling lumber and building materials required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to do basic math, read orders, write instructions and complete forms.

• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, other employees and supervisors using verbal and written skills.

• Ability to deal constructively with conflict and recognize potential problems.

• Maintain current operator’s license and meet company driver qualification requirements.

• Knowledge and ability to use safe lifting techniques.

• Proficiency with or ability to learn current technologies (e.g. Smartphone, GPS and other necessary business applications).

• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, dispatchers, and other drivers to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.

• Knowledge and understanding of federal DOT regulations, logbook requirements, and HOS compliance.

Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL License or Class B CDL License required.

• For Boom Crane CDL Driver positions - a Certified Drill Rig Operator-NCCCO Boom Certification preferred – maintain active accredited certification for equipment type (e.g. NCCCO, NCCER, CIC) preferred.

Additional Potential Opportunities based on experience:

CDL Driver II

CDL Long haul

CDL Wide Load

CDL Driver Boom Crane

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Ridout Lumber and Meek’s, Divisions of US LBM Holdings, LLC are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on