[Hiring] CDL Truck Driver @Varsity Brands

Role Description

The CDL Truck Driver is responsible for safely transporting production gear and event materials across the country while supporting setup, tear-down, and logistics on-site. This hands-on role combines safe driving, physical work, and teamwork to ensure smooth and successful events.

It’s more than driving—it’s joining a crew that helps create memorable experiences for dancers and families nationwide while upholding Spotlight’s high standards of excellence and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate 26’ Class B CDL box trucks across national tour routes, ensuring timely and secure transport of production equipment.
• Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, documenting vehicle condition and addressing maintenance needs proactively.
• Adhere to all DOT and company safety regulations, maintaining accurate electronic logs and trip documentation.
• Load and unload stage, lighting, and sound equipment with care, and assist production staff during setup and teardown.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor and Driver Manager on route planning, fueling, timing, and travel logistics.
• Represent Spotlight professionally when interacting with venues, vendors, and team members on-site.
• Support event operations by assisting with local staff transport, store runs, airport runs, and other production tasks.
• Save and submit all receipts for purchases made with the company card.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with clean MVR and current DOT Medical Card (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of box-truck driving experience (Required)
• Experience in touring, logistics, or production transport (Preferred)
• Winter driving experience (Preferred)
• Familiarity with basic ELD functions and GPS systems
• Strong commitment to safety, accountability, and preventative maintenance
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs. and perform physical work in varying conditions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a service-oriented mindset
• Professional demeanor with flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, routes, and event demands

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, setting up equipment, and working in a variety of environments, such as event venues, hotels, and stages.
• Staff members must also be comfortable with possibly sharing hotel accommodations with same-gender colleagues during event assignments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!