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CDL Class A Truck Driver

Home Daily | Local Routes | Full-Time

Location: Columbus, OH Area

Department: Retail / Logistics

Reports To: Manager, Logistics & Aftermarket Sales; Coordinator, Logistics

Be Home Every Night While Making a Difference

Are you an experienced CDL Class A driver looking for a stable, local driving opportunity where you can be home daily?

Goodwill Columbus is seeking a dependable CDL A Truck Driver to support our mission by transporting donated goods between our donation centers, retail stores, and warehouse locations throughout Central Ohio. This is a local route position with consistent schedules, mostly no-touch freight, and the opportunity to play a direct role in helping individuals in our community achieve independence through work.

Why Drivers Choose Goodwill Columbus

• ✅ Home Daily - No over-the-road travel
• ✅ Mostly No-Touch Freight / Drop & Hook
• ✅ Consistent Local Routes
• ✅ Full-Time, Year-Round Work
• ✅ Mission-Driven Organization
• ✅ Supportive Team Environment
• ✅ Stable Schedule and Reliable Equipment

What You'll Do

As a CDL A Truck Driver, you'll safely transport donated goods and materials between Goodwill locations while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.

Daily Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailers between donation centers, retail stores, warehouses, and program locations
• Transport donated items and salvage materials throughout Central Ohio
• Complete scheduled pickups and deliveries safely and efficiently
• Follow all DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with logistics team members regarding route updates and delivery status
• Conduct required vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns
• Maintain delivery documentation and required records
• Perform other transportation-related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A License
• Minimum one (1) year of commercial driving experience
• Experience operating manual transmission (stick shift) trucks
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a road test
• Safe driving record with fewer than six (6) points on license
• Ability to meet DOT requirements and work safely in a transportation environment

Skills for Success

The ideal candidate will have

• Strong commitment to safety
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules
• Knowledge of commercial driving regulations and best practices

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and handling materials
• Ability to safely enter and exit commercial vehicles throughout the workday

Work Environment

This position regularly involves

• Operating commercial vehicles in varying traffic conditions
• Exposure to changing weather conditions
• Working around loading docks, warehouses, and retail locations
• Exposure to mechanical equipment, vehicle exhaust, and moderate to loud noise levels