Truck Driver

JC Pallet has an immediate opening for a dependable and skilled Class A CDL Driver to handle safe, timely deliveries within our regional/local service area. The ideal candidate will transport goods using the appropriate vehicle class, maintain high standards of safety compliance, and deliver excellent customer service, at their Barhamsville, VA location.

• →Operate and maintain Class A vehicles in compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.
• →Conduct thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking brakes, tires, lights, and safety features, and promptly report issues.
• →Safely load, unload, and secure cargo to prevent damage during transport.
• →Plan efficient delivery routes, navigate traffic, and adhere to schedules using GPS or mapping tools.
• →Maintain accurate logs of mileage, delivery receipts, fuel and toll expenses, and adhere to hours-of-service rules.
• →Perform routine vehicle maintenance tasks (e.g., fluid checks, refueling, cleaning) to ensure vehicle readiness.
• →Communicate with dispatchers, management, and customers—report delays, incidents, or delivery issues.
• →Provide professional assistance during deliveries and uphold a positive company image.
• →Ensure correct paperwork, including bills of lading and proof-of-delivery, is completed and submitted.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience transporting goods in local or regional routes
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations and vehicle inspection protocols.
• Competency with GPS navigation, record-keeping, and managing delivery documentation.
• Physical stamina to load/unload cargo and work extended hours if needed.
• Excellent time-management, organization, attention to detail, and safe driving habits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to deliver high-quality customer service.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating Class A vehicles  in local or regional routes.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations, vehicle inspection protocols, and safe cargo handling.
• Experience using GPS navigation systems and maintaining accurate delivery

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively with drivers, customers, vendors, and employees.
• REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.   

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 functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to