Benefits We Offer Include:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Company Paid Holidays
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

Tricont Trucking is currently seeking a Lead Class A Truck Driver to join our Distribution Center (“DC”)

The Lead Class A Truck Driver plays a vital role in ensuring the company’s continued success. This position requires a person to be dependable, focused on safety and requires a person be flexible and cooperative. The Lead CDL Driver should have all the skills of a CDL Driver and possess the ability to successfully driver, train, and mentor CDL Drivers.

Schedule: 7am-5pm

Kansas City - $1700 to $1900 per week, average 45 hours/week

At Tricont Trucking We Expect Results!

Responsibilities:

Meet with the Regional Transportation Manager, dispatch supervisor, and other members of the DC Operations Team to understand the expectations of the Lead Driver position.
Become familiar the DC routes, processes and policies
Do ride along with drivers and learn the various routes.
Continue expanding the assigned duties to include driver ride along, paperwork process for DOT, etc.
Identify the Terminals strengths, weaknesses and opportunities
Responsible for assigning drivers to loads
Responsible for assigning Trucks/Trailers to Dispatch
Dispatching throughout the day
Scheduling Driver including PTO scheduling
Monitoring Elog, HOS, DVIR, vehicle inspections for accuracy
Monitoring Elog system for unidentified driving and safety alerts
Safety – Ride-A-Longs/Pre-Post Trip Observations
Maintain All Equipment/Rentals
Schedule PM/Maintenance through venders
Work with Regional and Fleet manager through PO issuing
Enter Payroll into the TMS system
Review Payroll daily for accuracy
Accident Reporting
Monitor Quarterly Random Testing program
Monitor Monthly Training Program
Quarterly Safety Meetings
Paperwork retention (Scanning to TMS)
Hiring Company/Lease drivers
Training new drivers
Cover routes when needed
Other Duties that apply

Qualifications:

Six (6) months to One (1) year Lead Driver or Supervisory experience overseeing a staff of drivers
Class A CDL Driver’s License
Clean MVR
Ability to pass the Tricont Trucking background check and a DOT physical including functional capacity exam and drug screen
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Demonstrated ability of dealing effectively and in a cooperative manner with personnel/departmental staff
Knowledge of DOT Regulations
Commitment to working as a team member for the benefit of the organization
2 years recent Class A driving experience; a minimum of 6 months to a year Lead Driver experience and/or related experience overseeing staff.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.

Route Management experience a plus.

Lead Driver- CLASS A CDL

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