Class A CDL Delivery Driver

Benefits of driving with NOW:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (Parental, Volunteer, and Vacation)

At Now Courier, our mission is simple: to be the most trusted same-day pickup and delivery specialists in the region. Our dedication to efficiency, customer service, and operational excellence makes us the go-to choice for businesses that need their deliveries done right and done NOW. We're expanding our On Demand services and looking for the best local drivers to join our mission of being the top same-day pickup and delivery specialists in the greater Indianapolis metro area. If driving is what you do and you're ready to be part of a growing business with the best fleet in town, submit your application now!

Principal Function: The Class A Delivery Driver at Now Courier is responsible for executing same-day pickup and delivery services across the region. Utilizing a company-provided day cab, the driver ensures timely and secure transport of various types of freight, including boxed and palletized good, constructions materials, manufacturing materials, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate a day cab with flatbed trailer and piggyback forklift to transport goods and materials; secure loads using straps and/or chains and ensure safe delivery to designated locations; perform loading and unloading procedures at job sites.
• Ensure safe loading, unloading, securement, and transport of freight using a piggyback forklift (aka Moffet).
• Verify the contents of loads against shipping documents and confirm accuracy.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and ensure timely reporting.
• Perform routine truck/forklift inspections and report any maintenance issues.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, road laws, and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and management to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide excellent customer service by always maintaining professionalism.
• Wear company provided uniform.

Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of NOW Courier. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and one year of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Tractor/trailer experience with a 53' flatbed is required. Experience with a piggyback Forklift (aka Moffett) preferred but not required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a truck driver, flatbed experience required.
• Experience with a piggyback Forklift (aka Moffett) preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices for transporting goods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to lift and handle packages of various sizes and weights.
• Clean driving record and roadside inspection history.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have and maintain a verifiable Commercial Class A Driver’s License, demonstrated safe driving record, and remain insurable through the company’s liability insurance carrier as applicable.

Physical Demands: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to or exceeds 50 pounds without an assistive device (greater weights may be required [including push/pull up to 2000lbs] with the use of an assistive device). The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be see