Class B Delivery Driver

As a Class B Delivery Driver at Imperial Dade, your primary responsibilities include safely operating a 24’ box truck, managing delivery routes, unloading products via hand or pallet jack, and ensuring timely deliveries to designated locations. You'll also need to maintain accurate activity logs, communicate effectively with customers, and perform pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections.

To apply for the Class B Delivery Driver position at Imperial Dade, you must possess a valid commercial driver’s license, have a clean driving record, and demonstrate at least one year of recent CDL B and route delivery experience. Additionally, familiarity with using a manual pallet jack and lift gate is essential.

Class B Delivery Drivers at Imperial Dade can expect a dynamic and supportive work environment. With over 7,500 employees, we value each team member and focus on professional growth, competitive salaries, benefits, and a culture that encourages collaboration and development.

At Imperial Dade, we prioritize professional growth by offering comprehensive training programs, educational reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in fostering a learning culture that empowers our Class B Delivery Drivers to develop their skills and enhance their careers.

The typical work schedule for a Class B Delivery Driver at Imperial Dade is Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00 am until the completion of deliveries. This consistent schedule helps maintain a healthy work-life balance while delivering exceptional service.

When asked about safety precautions, highlight your understanding of vehicle inspection protocols, adherence to traffic laws, and practices such as maintaining a safe following distance and using defensive driving techniques.

When faced with this question, convey your commitment to exceptional customer service by describing your ability to listen actively, empathize with their concerns, and remain positive and solution-oriented in stressful situations.

Explain your familiarity with GPS technology, map reading skills, and your ability to adapt to changing routes or obstacles while ensuring timely deliveries.

Discuss your routine for inspecting the vehicle before and after trips, detailing checks for oil, tire pressure, and brakes, and your commitment to reporting any maintenance issues immediately.

Illustrate your organizational skills by discussing prioritization, planning your routes efficiently, and your ability to adapt to delays while ensuring you meet delivery deadlines.

Share your history of safely lifting heavy items, your comfort with physical labor, and any training or techniques you've used to ensure safe lifting practices.

Emphasize the importance of transparency and communication, outlining the steps you would take, including contacting dispatch immediately and documenting all relevant details.

Express your admiration for Imperial Dade's reputation in the industry, their commitment to employee growth, and your eagerness to contribute to a company with strong values and a focus on customer service.

Provide a specific example that showcases your dedication to customer service, demonstrating your willingness to exceed expectations and resolve issues effectively.

Discuss planning routes ahead of time, being flexible to change, and maintaining communication with dispatch and customers to avoid delays and ensure on-time arrivals.