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Description At Allen Distribution, you’re more than a driver — you’re part of a professional, respected team. We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive, and well-equipped work environment where drivers can thrive. Job Title: Professional Driver Position Type: Full Time Wage: Route Pay - (average earnings $27.00+ per hour) Schedule: Home Daily Why Drive for Allen Distribution? • Assigned Your Own Dedicated Truck! • Home Every Night – Enjoy life outside the cab • Annual Driver Safety Bonus – Drive safe, earn more • Paid Safety Shoe Reimbursement • Drive in Style – Smoke-Free, Modern Fleet • No Touch Freight & Truckload Deliveries • Great Health, Vision & Dental Benefits • Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay – Starts Day One • Referral Bonus Programs • New Dispatch Technology – Efficient & driver-friendly • Company-Provided Fueling & Washing – Pre-Trip and GO Values and Business Practices • Safety First – We value our integrity while operating safely within the confines of all federal, state, local and company policies. • We deliver on our commitments to our customers always with a positive attitude. • We treat everybody with respect and dignity. • We operate with high business ethics. • We are a good corporate citizen. • We value our professional relationships on all levels. • We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”. Position Competency: • Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). • Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes. • A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle. • Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer. • Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers sit or stand for long periods of time. Role Expectations Safety and Compliance: • A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time • Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time. • Reports immediately to Dispatch any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others. Customers: • Communicate effectively with customers as required. • Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch Operations. Fleet Operations: • Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch. • Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication and e-logs. • Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions. Maintenance: • Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution. Quality: • Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled. • Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk. • Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch. Initiative: • Communicates with Dispatch when loads are complete and ready for next assignment • Communicates with Dispatch prior to end of day, if anything else is required • Stays on scheduled throughout the day, taking required breaks but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel. • Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility