Conklin Metal Industries
Distributor and fabricator of sheet metal and HVAC duct‑system supplies across the Southeast U.S.
CDL Driver
Drive inter-city truck, load/unload freight, ensure safe, on‑time delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Drivers perform daily pre‑trip inspections, review shipping papers, and operate vehicles in strict compliance with DOT and state regulations. They pick up, transport, and deliver freight, load and unload goods manually or with equipment, and secure loads using tarps, chains, or straps. Additional duties include hooking and unhooking trailers, collecting C.O.D. charges, verifying freight against bills of lading, maintaining a professional image, and completing required paperwork and driver logs. The primary accountability is the safe and legal operation of a commercial vehicle and timely transport of freight between locations. Drivers must ensure proper loading and unloading to minimize product damage and safety risks, accurately complete all paperwork, and represent the company responsibly within the trucking industry. • Conduct daily pre‑trip inspections to ensure safe vehicle conditions. • Review shipping papers, confirm load details and identify any hazards. • Operate the truck in compliance with DOT, state, and company regulations. • Pick up, transport, and deliver freight to designated locations. • Load and unload freight manually or using mechanical equipment; hook and unhook trailers. • Collect and remit freight charges (C.O.D.) as instructed. • Verify freight against bills of lading and manifests, noting discrepancies. • Secure loads with tarps, chains, webbing, or straps. • Maintain a professional demeanor with customers and represent the company positively. • Keep driver’s log and required paperwork accurate and up‑to‑date. • Report any accidents or equipment injuries immediately to the branch manager. • Utilize pallet jacks, forklifts, lift gates and other equipment safely. • Sit and remain alert for up to 10‑hour driving periods. • Perform occasional lifting of up to 250 lb and frequent handling of loads up to 75 lb.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pre‑trip inspection
- ▸load securing
- ▸freight verification
- ▸c.o.d. collection
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸log management
What You Bring
The role requires the ability to remain seated and alert for up to ten hours of driving, operate a manual transmission, and perform frequent lifting and moving of freight weighing up to 75 lb, with occasional lifts up to 250 lb. Drivers must also squat, crouch, bend, climb, and maneuver trailers, including loading and unloading full trailers up to 50,000 lb, and be prepared to install tire chains and work in various weather conditions. • Work independently with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- ▸manual transmission
- ▸heavy lifting
- ▸trailer handling
- ▸tire chains
- ▸long hours
- ▸independent
Benefits
The position is a full‑time CDL Driver based at the Nashville Branch (1150 Antioch Pike Ste 250, Nashville, TN 37211). The role offers a $30.00 hourly wage, road‑warrior travel, and a Monday‑Friday day shift with home each night, though overtime may be required. Drivers safely operate inter‑city trucks or combination units, handling loading, unloading, documentation, and compliance with company, state, and federal regulations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4 % company match, profit‑sharing, paid time off, and ten company‑paid holidays. Benefits become available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, and the company is an equal‑opportunity employer supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment
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