CLASS A DRIVER

Description

Position Summary: Red Rock Transportation is seeking a safety-focused Class A Driver to operate commercial motor vehicles (tractor-trailer/combination vehicles) requiring a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the transport of freight across assigned local and regional routes. The Class A Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and compliant pickup and delivery of goods, performing vehicle inspections, securing loads, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with U.S. DOT, FMCSA, and California regulations. This position is essential to meeting customer commitments and upholding the Company’s standards for safety, service, and reliability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operate a Class A commercial motor vehicle (tractor-trailer/combination vehicle) to transport freight safely across assigned local and regional routes.

• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections; promptly report mechanical defects, damage, and safety concerns.

• Load, secure, and unload cargo, ensuring proper weight distribution and load securement in accordance with DOT requirements.

• Plan and follow efficient routes, adjusting for traffic, weather, and road conditions to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.

• Maintain accurate records, including electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service logs, bills of lading, delivery receipts, and trip reports.

• Comply with all federal (FMCSA/DOT), California state, and Company safety policies, traffic laws, and hours-of-service regulations.

• Communicate professionally with dispatch, customers, and warehouse personnel regarding delivery status, delays, and issues.

• Maintain the cleanliness and routine upkeep of the assigned vehicle, and immediately report all accidents, incidents, and citations.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of two years of experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, or fleet coordination.

• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and California hours-of-service and meal/rest break requirements.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with dispatch/routing software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Availability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as operational needs require.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field.

• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), fleet management software, or electronic logging device (ELD) platforms.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Familiarity with California-specific transportation and wage-and-hour compliance.

• Prior experience coordinating a driver workforce in a high-volume delivery operation.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

Physical Demands:

?Prolonged sitting (office/administrative work)

?Prolonged standing (warehouse/onsite support)

?Walking for extended periods across facilities or yards

?Lifting up to ___ lbs

?Bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching

?Reaching above/below shoulder level

?Repetitive hand/wrist movements (typing, scanning, equipment use)

?Operating equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.)

?Driving as part of job duties (local or regional travel)

?Climbing stairs or ladders

?Other: ______________________

Work Environment:

?Office environment

?Outdoor work (yards, loading areas, client sites)

?Exposure to varying temperatures (heat/cold)

?Exposure to moderate/high noise levels

?Fast-paced, high-volume operational environment

?Travel required (___%)

?Multi-site and/or client-facing environment

? Other: ______________________

Hourly:$31 per hour

Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements should not be construed as an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. There may be additional duties outside the normal responsibilities to be performed as needed.