Maxi Curtain Van CDL Truck Drivers (Springfield)

Join an Employee-Owned Company! Celebrating 58 successful years in 2025, our legacy of success and innovation continues to flourish. At Morris O Nelson & Sons Inc. (D/B/A Nelson Brothers Trucking Inc.), we don’t just offer jobs—we offer ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, our employees have a real stake in our success. Here, your hard work isn’t just recognized—it’s rewarded. Position Summary As an experienced Curtain Van Driver, you will play a critical role in the safe and efficient transport of goods across various routes. This position requires excellent driving skills, strong attention to load security, and adherence to transportation regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring your vehicle is in good working order, securing your loads, and collaborating with dispatch to meet delivery schedules. Your role directly contributes to the success of our operations and overall customer satisfaction. Essential Duties • Safely transport goods between assigned locations, adhering to all safety and traffic laws. • Secure loads within the curtain van using appropriate methods to prevent shifting during transit. • Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure vehicle safety, including tire monitoring, brake adjustments, fluid level checks, and overall visual inspections. • Operate in various driving conditions, including highways, urban roads, and occasional adverse weather. • Maintain communication with dispatch to report progress, delays, or route changes. • Ensure proper documentation of all loads and maintain electronic logbooks in accordance with DOT regulations. • Follow all FMCSA, DOT, and company safety regulations and guidelines. • Use individual judgment during long stretches of driving to address on-the-road issues and make operational decisions. Key Duties & Responsibilities • Plan routes to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime, considering road restrictions, traffic patterns, and customer requirements. • Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues that may arise during trips, utilizing knowledge of vehicle mechanics. • Coordinate with dispatch to meet delivery schedules and manage any unforeseen issues during transit. • Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations, particularly regarding vehicle maintenance and load security. • Maintain up-to-date and accurate load documentation, electronic logbooks, and vehicle inspection records. • Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections as a preventative maintenance measure, ensuring vehicle safety and compliance. Minimum Qualifications • Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or Permit with the ability to meet FMCSA standards. • Clean driving record as reflected in an MVR over the past three (3) years, with no serious traffic violations or major preventable accidents. • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical. • High school diploma or equivalent. • Proficiency in operating manual transmission vehicles. • Physical ability to perform demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. • Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and make informed decisions on the road. • Willingness to train, with a preference for previous commercial truck driving experience. • Strong verbal and written communication skills Physical Requirements: The physical demands required to perform the essential functions of a Curtain Van Driver include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these demands. This position frequently requires the driver to sit for extended periods while operating the truck, as well as climb in and out of the cab multiple times per day. Regular use of hands to signal, secure, and handle equipment is essential. Drivers must also occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. is required. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Drivers must be capable of working in varied weather conditions. The role involves driving primarily on highways and urban roads, securing cargo, and maintaining the truck. It requires physical stamina and attention to detail to ensure compliance and safety. Benefits Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance with an employee assistance program. Employees can enroll in our 401K plan with a company match. Employees also receive vacation on an accrual basis, Oregon sick leave, six paid holidays throughout the year. Apply Link: https://intelliapp.driverapponline.com/c/monelsontrucking?uri_b=ia_monelsontrucking_419038573 Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations Morris O Nelson & Sons Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations and do not discriminate based on disability or other protected status.