CDL Driver - Class A

CDL Class A Truck Driver

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

About Goodwill Columbus

Be Home Every Night While Making a Difference

Responsibilities

Department: Retail / Logistics

• Reports To: Manager, Logistics & Aftermarket Sales; Coordinator, Logistics
• 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
• ✅ Supportive Team Environment
• ✅ Stable Schedule and Reliable Equipment
• 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.
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a commercial vehicle

Benefits

• $1,000 Signing Bonus
• Home Daily | Local Routes | Full-Time

Physical Requirements

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

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