Truck Driver - Short Distance

Livonia, MI, United States · On site · Posted 9/3/2026 Leaves the board today
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Job Title: Truck Driver – Short Distance  

Job Summary

Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials on the short distance/local routs. Truck drivers will perform some shipping/receiving activities such as loading and unloading trucks, prepare documentations, performing safety checks on the vehicles

Responsibility

  • Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors. 

  • Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy. 

  • Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements. 

  • Familiarity with McLaren’s Business Management System (BMS). 

  • Operate and drive company fleet to transport goods and material to destinations. 

  • Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo. 

  • Perform daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes. 

  • Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures 

  • Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in logbook. 

  • Exhibit safe and courteous driving habits which exclude preventable motor vehicle collisions. 

  • Maintain an acceptable level of performance for scheduled pick-up and delivery times. 

  • Report defects, accidents or violations 

  • Coordinate the staging of shipments according to customer pull signals or shipping schedules. 

  • Prepare all shipping documentation in accordance with customer and export requirements including barcodes, commercial invoices, bills-of-lading, and packing lists. 

  • Arrange shipment of material to required destination in a timely manner. 

  •  Drive hi-lo and load/unload trucks as required. 

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • HS Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience.  CDL-B license required.  CDL-A preferred.


Required Skills/Experience

  • Intermediate computer skills. 

  • Valid driver’s license in good standing. 

  • Previous automotive/shipping background preferred 

  • Basic knowledge of MRP and computer systems. 

  • Knowledge of IFS would be beneficial. 

  • Ability to communicate effectively. 

  • Ability to operate a forklift. Must be licensed. 

  • Able to work as a team. 

  • Able to work quickly and efficiently. 

  • Positive attitude with high energy. 

What Linamar Has to Offer

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

  • Opportunities for career advancement.

  • Sustainability Counsel

  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us 

Purchased by Linamar in 2003, McLaren provides design, development, integration, manufacturing, and testing capabilities that provide our customers a world-class, full-service supplier partner that develops complete vehicle powertrain & driveline systems for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicles.