CDL-A Driver

Wolverine Packing, CDL-A Local Drivers wanted!!  

Wolverine Packing is hiring local CDL-A Drivers to deliver throughout Michigan & the Midwest. You must be dependable and take the proper steps to prevent loss of life, injury, or property damage to ourselves, other employees, and members of the general public. Most delivery runs return the same day, however if overnight stay is ever required the company will pay for hotel accommodations. We take pride in our modern fleet of semi-trucks and 44’ FT refrigerated trailers that tells our customers that we carry the highest quality products available. 

• Base Pay: $29/HR
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission (10 speed Eaton Fuller). 
• CDL-A Drivers Schedule- Monday - Saturday, 6 day work schedule but schedule and hours vary by route and seniority, drivers average 45-55 hours per week. 
• Day Shift - schedule and hours vary by route, must be flexible with route start times. 
• Must be comfortable going to Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland or Pittsburgh on any given night. 
• You must be comfortable with the possibility of being able to stay in Pittsburgh for a week at a time to cover when the drivers that live out there are on vacation (accommodations and food allowance are covered by company). It doesn’t happen often but the possibility is 5-6 weeks a year. 
•  You must also be open to a switcher position, due to seniority the switcher position could fall down to you for a bid cycle. Days, or Nights, Sunday-Thursday, Monday- Friday, or Tuesday - Saturday (These are low percentage job risks but need to be understood). 
• 401K Program- Our drivers get $100 per week put into there 401K, once they have been with the company for 1 year. 

DUTIES 

• Arrive to work on time, every day, ready to work  
• Verify orders are correct 
• Safely drive semi-truck and refrigerated 44’ trailer complying with all laws and regulations 
• Deliver and unload products to customers safely, timely, and with great dependability 
• Occasionally receive payment from customers 
• Deal with team members, customers, and public in professional and courteous manner 

DESIRED QUALITIES 

• At least 21 years of age 
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) 
• Have experience and training to safely drive:  
  • Minimum 1 year experience operating with a CDL Class A license 
  • No major moving violations within last 3 years 
  • No more than 2 minor violations within last 3 years 
  • No convictions/citations for driving under influence of drug/alcohol within last 5 years 
  • Have not been terminated by a previous employer for failure to comply with safety regulations or for accident involvement 
  • Must have the ability to drive a 10 speed manual transmission 
• Be in good health and pass a D.O.T. physical 
• Pass a controlled substance drug screen 
• Ability to determine whether the vehicle is safely loaded 
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds consecutively 
• Able to work quickly and efficiently 
• Energetic and respectful person with a positive attitude 

 Behaviors: Team Player, Loyal, Dedicated 

 Motivations: Goal Completion, Self-starter, Job Security 

Keywords- Truck Driver, CDL-A, Delivery Driver, Route Driver, Semi Truck