CDL A Driver & Logistics Specialist – Coordinate Regional Freight and Heavy Equipment Hauling
Job Overview:
- Company: Palmetto Electric Solutions, Inc.
- Salary/Pay Rate: $25 to $40 per hour (based on experience)
- Location: Fletcher, NC
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Project Scope: Commercial
- Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A)
The Opportunity:
You will serve as a central asset in our logistics network, managing the transportation of critical commercial electrical assets and industrial equipment. This role blends specialized heavy equipment transport with strategic local dispatch management, offering the independence of regional operations alongside a respectful leadership team. Your driving expertise directly safeguards our supply chain efficiency, helping the company meet critical commercial project timelines.
How You Will Make an Impact:
- Transport specialized commercial equipment using Landoll trailers, lowboys, rollbacks, and box trailers safely.
- Coordinate regional dispatch routes, load scheduling, and backhaul opportunities across the freight network.
- Track shipments in real time to communicate reliable arrival updates to internal operational teams.
- Maintain accurate electronic logs of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, and operational hours daily.
- Schedule preventative maintenance appointments for trucks and heavy trailers to ensure fleet readiness.
- Secure new regional hauling opportunities by interfacing professionally with local distribution hubs.
- Inspect all loads thoroughly to verify proper securement before initiating highway transit.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of verified experience operating commercial vehicles requiring a CDL A license.
- Active Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) with a clean operational record.
- Proven experience hauling heavy construction equipment, shipping containers, and varied trailer configurations.
- Willingness to travel across established regional routes up to 90% of working hours.
- Comprehensive technical knowledge of regional freight patterns and trailer loading procedures.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Completed Trade Program or Technical Certification focused on advanced logistics operations.
- Expert proficiency with Landoll operation, lowboy tie-downs, and rollback loading systems.
- Background in establishing partnerships with local warehouses, manufacturers, and freight brokers.
- Strong multitasking skills required to balance electronic dispatch updates with technical driving duties.
- TWIC Card, OSHA Certification, Construction Equipment Operations Certification
Compensation & Benefits:
- Reliable weekly pay cycle with overtime potential available.
- Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Access to paid training programs, safety certifications, and manufacturer training.
- Life and disability insurance options for long-term security.
- Health Care options available.
- Standard safety equipment provided for all transport and loading operations.
About Us:
Palmetto Electric Solutions, Inc. is a trusted name in commercial electrical installations, operating with a culture rooted in professional growth and personal accountability. We foster a supportive environment where careers are built for the long term through dedicated mentorship and ongoing training. We value our employees and treat them with respect, acknowledging they are the force that drives us.
Palmetto Electric Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.