CDL Driver - Class A

CDL Class A Truck Driver
$1,000 Signing Bonus
Home Daily | Local Routes | Full-Time
Location: Columbus, OH AreaDepartment: Retail / LogisticsReports 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