Delivery Driver

Overview

CORT Tradeshow and Events is hiring immediately for non‑CDL drivers in Nashville, TN! Drivers are key members of the delivery team, representing CORT to customers and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role is responsible for the safe and timely delivery, set‑up, and pickup of furnishings and equipment at trade shows and event venues. Drivers operate box trucks or sprinter vans, supervise temporary associates on site, and ensure that all work is performed in accordance with client expectations and safety standards. Production leaders may also assist in the warehouse with loading and unloading trucks or performing essential warehouse duties.

Compensation and Schedule

Pay: $22 per hour. Schedule will vary based on business needs and requires weekend work.

What We Offer

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; opportunity to earn 40 hours a week plus occasional overtime
• Promote from within culture
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after hire date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

Responsibilities

• Loading Trucks: Inspect furniture, load truck safely, and ensure accurate loading order.
• Operations Planning & Communication: Attend pre‑delivery meetings, maintain communication with the team, and resolve any issues.
• Truck inspections: Complete pre‑ and post‑trip inspections; clean and prepare trucks for future shifts.
• Documentation and service logs: Complete required written documentation and maintain accurate records on an electronic logging device.
• Driving: Drive box trucks or sprinter vans within company routes safely and lawfully.
• Deliveries: Install and assemble furniture based on floor plans or client instructions, ensuring accuracy and presentation.
• Pick‑ups: Inspect furniture for damage, load into trucks, and ensure nothing is left behind.
• Provide onsite customer service: Interact professionally with clients during deliveries and setups.
• Supervise temporary labor: Instruct temporary associates on delivery, pickup, loading, and unloading tasks.
• Perform warehouse duties: Manually load or unload materials, put items away, and organize within the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and early mornings.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid and current driver’s license in the state of residency.
• A minimum of 3 months professional experience driving a 24‑foot box truck or larger commercial vehicle (1 year preferred).
• Physically able to move furniture indoors, outdoors, up or down stairs, and in all weather; lift 100+ pounds with a partner.
• Ability to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
• Maintain a valid DOT Medical Evaluator Certificate.
• Successfully pass a road test based on FMCSA/CORT requirements.
• Acceptable MVR per CORT’s Safe Driving Standards.
• English language proficiency sufficient to converse with the public, read signs, and record reports.

About CORT Events

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation’s leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom, and partners in more than 80 countries, no other furniture rental company matches CORT’s breadth of services.

Working for CORT Events

Background check required for convictions related to duties. CORT participates in the E‑Verify program.

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability

EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline. When new applications are no longer accepted, the advertisement will be removed.