CDL Transfer Driver Part-Time

Description

Transfer Driver

Summary 

The Transfer Driver will shuttle trucks from branch to branch or from branch to customer on an on-call, as needed, basis. The transfer driver may also pick up units at the manufacturer or upfit locations. Adherence to DOT regulations and safety protocol is required.

This position may also be a part time position and have limited hours. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Conducts maintenance checks utilizing the vehicle maintenance form to record safety and functionality of assigned vehicle. 
• Maintain assigned vehicles cleanliness (interior & exterior) in accordance with company policy.
• Plan route for efficient delivery while maintaining positive expectations.
• Ensure all trucks are delivered safely and accurately to locations.
• Collect, secure, and properly documentation for all trucks delivered.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Business Skills 

Individual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed below

- Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframes

- - Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet objectives

- Flexibility - Readily modifying, responding and adapting to change with minimal resistance

- Self Starting - Demonstrating initiative and willingness to begin working

Requirements

Qualifications and Other Requirements

Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Position requires a commercial drivers license, Class A. Position requires a valid drivers license and the ability to operate motor vehicles. All drivers must maintain a safe driving record.

Computer Skills: Navigation skills/GPS

Working hours: Drivers may work varying hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the nature of their job. They may also be required to work long hours or be on-call for deliveries or specific assignments.

The working conditions of this position is primarily outdoors, all seasons, with varying weather and road conditions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and eye exam.

Mobility: The individual should have the ability to move easily in and out of the truck, as well as perform tasks that may require bending, lifting, and climbing in and out of the cargo area. Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Vision: Good eyesight and visual acuity are important for the individual to safely operate the vehicle, read signs, and navigate the road.

Hearing: The individual should have good hearing to be alert to sounds such as sirens, horns, or other warning signals on the road.

Manual dexterity: The individual should have good manual dexterity to operate the vehicle's controls, including the steering wheel, pedals, and other dashboard controls.

Lifting: While heavy lifting may not be a frequent requirement, the individual may occasionally need to load and unload items from the truck's cargo area, which may involve lifting and carrying moderate-weight objects.

Reports to Corporate Sales Manager 

February 13,2025  

Company overview 

Work with a strong organization summarized below 

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value – personalized for you.

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year, and are what have kept us – On the Road Since 1965.

Benefits 

Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of success, treating