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Truck Driver Short Distance

Linamar


Job Location:

Livonia, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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 Linamars Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.

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

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

  • Familiarity with McLarens 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 destination in a timely manner.

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

Academic/Educational Requirements

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


Required Skills/Experience
  • Intermediate computer skills.

  • Valid drivers 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.




Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Diversified precision manufacturing of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work & lives across the globe.

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