Truck Driver - Short Distance
- Company: Linamar
- Location: Livonia, MI, United States
- Work mode: On-site
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 2026-09-03
JOB 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
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Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
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Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
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Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
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Familiarity with McLaren’s Business Management System (BMS).
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Operate and drive company fleet to transport goods and material to destinations.
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Oversee all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment, loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo.
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Perform daily pre-trip inspection of vehicle systems and equipment such as tires, lights, and brakes.
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Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
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Record cargo information, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and other information in logbook.
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Exhibit safe and courteous driving habits which exclude preventable motor vehicle collisions.
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Maintain an acceptable level of performance for scheduled pick-up and delivery times.
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Report defects, accidents or violations
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Coordinate the staging of shipments according to customer pull signals or shipping schedules.
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Prepare all shipping documentation in accordance with customer and export requirements including barcodes, commercial invoices, bills-of-lading, and packing lists.
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Arrange shipment of material to required destination in a timely manner.
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Drive hi-lo and load/unload trucks as required.
Academic/Educational Requirements
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HS Diploma and at least 1 year of related experience. CDL-B license required. CDL-A preferred.
Required Skills/Experience
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Intermediate computer skills.
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Valid driver’s license in good standing.
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Previous automotive/shipping background preferred
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Basic knowledge of MRP and computer systems.
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Knowledge of IFS would be beneficial.
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Ability to communicate effectively.
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Ability to operate a forklift. Must be licensed.
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Able to work as a team.
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Able to work quickly and efficiently.
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Positive attitude with high energy.
What Linamar Has to Offer
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Competitive Compensation
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Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
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Opportunities for career advancement.
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Sustainability Counsel
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Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
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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.