Benefits:

Company car

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

24-Ft Flatbed Truck Driver (Non-CDL)

ExpressRun Inc. – Fairfield, CA Full-Time | Local Routes | Home Daily Starting Pay: $22.00/hour + Overtime & Bonuses

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

ALL APPLICANTS: Please read this entire job posting carefully before applying.

This position has specific requirements regarding early-morning availability, non-commercial driving experience, driving record, physical loading/unloading, and background/facility-access eligibility.

Please apply only if you meet the minimum qualifications and are comfortable with all responsibilities and schedule requirements described below.

Job Summary

ExpressRun Inc. is seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and professional 24-Ft Flatbed Truck Driver to join our Fairfield, California operation.

This is a full-time, local, non-CDL driving position operating commercial trucks with a maximum GVWR of 26,000 lbs. Drivers primarily service Fairfield and surrounding cities within approximately a 60-mile radius and return home daily.

Typical start times range from 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Our early-morning schedule allows drivers to get on the road before peak traffic and complete deliveries more efficiently.

This is a hands-on position. Drivers are responsible for safely operating the vehicle, securing freight, loading and unloading when required, maintaining accurate delivery documentation, and providing professional customer service at every stop.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting pay: $22.00 per hour

Full-time employment

Overtime opportunities

Performance bonuses

401(k)

Paid sick time

Paid training

Local routes

Home daily

Company-provided phone and dispatch technology

Schedule & Service Area

Typical start time: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM

Full-time schedule

Local work — home daily

Starting location: Fairfield, CA

Primary service area: Fairfield and surrounding cities within approximately a 60-mile radius

Applicants must have reliable transportation and be consistently available for early-morning start times.

Primary Responsibilities

Driving & Safety

Safely operate a 24–26 ft commercial truck, including flatbed and enclosed bobtail/box trucks.

Operate vehicles with a maximum GVWR of 26,000 lbs.

Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Ensure mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in proper working condition.

Safely maneuver trucks into loading docks, job sites, customer facilities, and loading/unloading areas.

Follow applicable federal, state, local, customer, and company safety requirements.

Immediately report accidents, vehicle damage, mechanical defects, traffic violations, cargo damage, or safety concerns.

Flatbed & Cargo Securement

Inspect freight before transportation and verify quantities and condition.

Properly secure freight using straps, chains, binders, tarps, and other appropriate cargo-securement equipment.

Inspect load securement before departure and throughout the route when necessary.

Protect freight from shifting, damage, and exposure during transportation.

Safely remove, organize, and store securement equipment after deliveries.

Loading & Unloading

This is a physically active driving position. Drivers should expect to participate directly in loading and unloading throughout the workday.

Approximately 50% of deliveries may involve physical driver participation in loading or unloading. At other locations, customers may provide forklifts or other unloading equipment; however, unloading equipment is not available at every delivery location.

Drivers may be responsible for:

Loading and unloading general freight

Handling construction materials and electrical supplies

Lifting and handling individual items weighing approximately 50–75 lbs

Operating a liftgate

Operating a pallet jack

Operating a forklift when properly trained and authorized

Assisting customers and warehouse personnel with loading and unloading

Completing deliveries at locations without dedicated unloading equipment

Dispatch, POD & Documentation

Drivers will use a company-provided phone and dispatch application throughout the workday.

Responsibilities include:

Receiving and reviewing dispatch assignments

Using GPS and navigation applications

Reviewing bills of lading, manifests, and delivery instructions

Verifying delivery addresses and route information

Obtaining customer signatures and printed names when required

Taking required Proof of Delivery (POD) photographs

Recording delivery and arrival times

Verifying all delivery documentation for accuracy and completeness

Promptly communicating delivery status, delays, problems, or changes with dispatch

Customer Service

Drivers have direct customer interaction throughout the workday and serve as a representative of ExpressRun Inc. at each delivery location.

Drivers are expected to:

Communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, warehouse personnel, and facility staff

Follow customer-specific delivery and facility instructions

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

Handle customer freight carefully and respectfully

Address routine delivery issues professionally

Provide accurate and complete Proof of Delivery documentation

Represent ExpressRun Inc. professionally at all times

Vehicle & Equipment Care

Keep the truck cab, flatbed, and equipment clean and organized.

Remove debris, packaging materials, straps, and other materials after assignments.

Monitor basic vehicle conditions and fluid levels.

Perform basic vehicle tasks such as adding fuel, oil, coolant, or other fluids when appropriate.

Promptly report maintenance and repair needs.

Properly care for company-provided equipment, tools, and technology.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Minimum age of 25 due to commercial insurance requirements

Valid California driver's license

No CDL required

Clean driving record meeting company and commercial insurance requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of verifiable professional truck-driving experience operating a 24-ft truck or larger

Experience operating open flatbeds, enclosed bobtails/box trucks, or comparable commercial vehicles

Ability to safely lift and handle approximately 50–75 lbs

Ability to perform physical loading and unloading duties

Reliable availability for 4:00 AM–6:00 AM start times

Ability to use smartphones, GPS, dispatch applications, and electronic POD systems

Strong communication and customer-service skills

Ability to work independently and follow detailed instructions

Background & Facility Access Requirements

ExpressRun Inc. provides transportation services to customers that may include military, defense, industrial, commercial, and other controlled-access facilities.

Candidates must be able to successfully satisfy applicable background screening and security requirements necessary to obtain access to customer facilities.

The ability to maintain required facility-access eligibility may be a condition of employment for assignments involving restricted locations.

Flatbed Experience & Training

Previous professional commercial truck-driving experience is required.

Experience with the following is preferred:

Flatbed operation

Cargo and load securement

Ratchet straps

Chains and binders

Tarps

Liftgates

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Candidates with qualifying commercial truck-driving experience who need additional training in specific flatbed procedures may be considered.

ExpressRun Inc. provides paid training on company procedures, equipment, customer requirements, technology, and load-securement practices.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Safety-conscious

Dependable and punctual

Comfortable starting work between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM

Experienced operating larger commercial vehicles

Comfortable working around flatbed freight

Physically capable of loading and unloading freight

Professional and courteous with customers

Detail-oriented

Comfortable working independently

Able to manage time and routes efficiently

Able to make sound decisions in changing delivery conditions

Careful with company vehicles, equipment, and customer freight

Why Join ExpressRun Inc.?

This position is well suited for an experienced commercial driver looking for local work without long-haul or overnight routes.

Drivers benefit from early-morning starts, local deliveries, paid training, overtime opportunities, bonuses, and the ability to return home every day.

At ExpressRun Inc., drivers are an important part of our customer relationships. We place a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, professionalism, communication, and excellent service.

ExpressRun Inc. reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or reassign duties and responsibilities based on operational and business needs.