Class A CDL Driver

Class A CDL Driver

Company Overview:

Sam Moore Furniture/HF Custom, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation, is currently recruiting a Class A CDL Driver to join our team based in Bedford, VA. Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Class A CDL Driver who will be responsible for making trips within Virginia and North Carolina to pick up and deliver our finely crafted furniture.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety

• Safely operate a Class A CDL truck for the transportation of furniture within Virginia and North Carolina.

Route Management

• Plan and manage routes to ensure timely and efficient delivery and pick-up of furniture.

• Adjust routes as necessary to accommodate traffic, weather, or delivery changes.

Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance

• Conduct daily inspections of the truck to ensure it meets all safety and operational standards.

• Perform routine maintenance and report any mechanical issues.

Loading and Unloading

• Assist with loading and unloading furniture, ensuring items are handled with care to prevent damage.

• Secure loads properly to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Regulatory Compliance

• Adhere to all DOT regulations and company policies.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date driving logs and records as required by law.

Customer Service

• Interact professionally with all employees/vendors during pick-up and delivery.

Communication

• Maintain clear and regular communication with dispatchers and supervisors.

• Report any delays, accidents, or other issues promptly.

Documentation

• Complete necessary paperwork for each trip, including delivery receipts, inspection reports, and logbooks.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with warehouse and logistics teams to coordinate schedules and deliveries.

• Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.

Candidates that will be a great fit will have:

• Class A CDL in good standing.

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial driving experience.

• Strong understanding of DOT regulations and commitment to compliance.

• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. comfortably.

• Excellent route management and logistical skills.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive compensation and bonus plans.

• Successful and stable organization for over 100 years

• Multinational, global organization with 12 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.

• A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) values.

• A caring, family-focused culture.

• A culture that encourages forward-thinking, team-building, and creative problem solving.

• Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.

• Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.

• Matching 401k employer contributions.

Shift: Day Shift (Typically start time around 6 am, but day shift hours may fluctuate with business needs)

Pay: Hourly (DOE)