CDl Driver (OTR)

Colours, Inc. is a leading distributor of automotive and industrial coatings, providing high-quality products, training, and service to customers across the region. We pride ourselves on reliable delivery, technical expertise, and a commitment to helping our customers succeed.

Position Summary:

The Class A CDL Driver (Hazmat endorsement-OTR) is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of products between company locations using a sleeper truck with the nights away from home. This role primarily supports internal distribution by delivering automotive paints, coatings, and related supplies to company-owned locations while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with all transportation regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

-  Operate a tractor-trailer with a sleeper cab and 53-foot trailer to transport products safely and efficiently between company locations on over-the-road routes, including three nights away from home per week.

- Ensure accurate loading, securing, transporting, and unloading of inventory during deliveries.

- Verify shipment accuracy by checking orders before and after transport to prevent discrepancies.

- Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and liftgates as required.

- Perform warehouse duties as assigned when not completing delivery routes, including receiving, stocking, order preparation, inventory organization, and general warehouse support.

- Maintain vehicle cleanliness, perform routine vehicle inspections, and report maintenance issues promptly.

- Follow all DOT regulations, company safety policies, and transportation compliance standards.

- Maintain accurate delivery documentation and records as required.

- Lift and move products weighing 50 lbs or more as needed to support operations.
Requirements

- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HazMat endorsement required.

- Current and valid medical certification required.

- Ability to pass required drug screening and criminal background checks.

- Experience operating forklifts, manual/electric pallet jacks, and liftgates.

- Ability to safely operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles (as applicable).

- Willingness to perform warehouse duties in addition to driving responsibilities.

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs or more as required.

Key Competencies:

- Safe and compliant commercial driving practices

- Attention to detail and accuracy in order verification

- Equipment operation proficiency (forklift, pallet jack, liftgate)

- Warehouse operations support

- Time management and route efficiency

- Accountability and reliability

- Safety awareness and regulatory compliance

- Team collaboration and operational support

- Maintains a clean driving record and always represents Colours, Inc. in a professional manner.

Why Join Colours, Inc.?

- Competitive base salary with opportunities for performance-based growth.

- Supportive and friendly work environment.

- Opportunities for training and career advancement.

- Employee discounts and comprehensive benefits package.

- Be part of a team that values customer service and quality.

- Family-Owned company that values its employees.