Job Description
Join our elite team at Southwest Transport Solutions and kickstart your career as a Weekend CDL Driver in Albuquerque, NM! We're seeking dedicated professionals to operate our modern fleet while enjoying weekends off. Benefits include: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and industry-leading safety bonuses. Our family-oriented culture prioritizes work-life balance with no overnight routes.
As a leader in regional logistics since 1998, we provide state-of-the-art equipment, consistent schedules, and ongoing training. Albuquerque drivers average 8-10 hour shifts with guaranteed home time every night. Take control of your career with competitive pay and advancement opportunities to trainer or dispatcher roles.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate Class A commercial vehicles for regional routes within 300-mile radius
- Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain accurate electronic logs (ELD)
- Load/unload freight using pallet jacks and forklift certification
- Adhere strictly to DOT regulations and company safety protocols
- Communicate with dispatch via satellite tracking system
- Provide exceptional customer service at delivery points
- Submit required paperwork and vehicle maintenance reports
Qualifications
- Valid Class A CDL with clean driving record (no major violations in 3 years)
- 2+ years verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Pass DOT physical and drug screening
- Familiarity with Albuquerque metro area routes
- Basic math skills for weight distribution calculations
- Flexible availability for weekend shifts (Sat-Sun)
- hazmat endorsement preferred