Job Description
Join Empire Transport Solutions, Buffalo's premier logistics partner, and accelerate your career as a Full-Time Freight Driver! We're seeking skilled professionals to deliver excellence across Western New York. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a fleet maintained to perfection. Your role is critical to keeping our region's supply chain moving efficiently.
As a valued member of our team, you'll experience:
- Consistent regional routes with predictable home time
- Modern, well-equipped tractors
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off and holiday pay
Responsibilities
- Safely operate commercial trucks to transport freight across designated regional routes
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation and electronic logs (ELD)
- Coordinate with dispatch for real-time route adjustments
- Secure cargo using proper loading/unloading techniques
- Adhere strictly to FMCSA regulations and company safety protocols
- Provide exceptional customer service at delivery points
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Minimum 2 years verifiable tractor-trailer experience
- Clean driving record (no major violations in past 3 years)
- Ability to pass DOT physical and drug screening
- Proficiency with electronic logging devices (ELD)
- Strong knowledge of Buffalo metro area and surrounding regions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Flexible availability including early mornings and weekends