CDL-A Delivery Driver

Job Overview

Compensation starts at $31.50 per hour, with our drivers earning between $70,000 and $75,000 annually, including overtime. We offer progressive pay increases every six months for the first two years, followed by annual raises. Overtime is compensated for hours worked beyond 40 in a week.

Work Schedule

This position includes one overnight shift per week. We prioritize our drivers' comfort by providing hotel accommodations for overnight stays, eliminating the need for sleeper cabs, along with a per diem. Once fully onboarded, drivers may have the opportunity for up to two overnight shifts per week, depending on business requirements. Importantly, there are no weekend shifts!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off and more

We provide growth opportunities in a role that is vital to supporting the food distribution system across the nation. Our workplace is safe and inclusive, fostering a culture of recognition, respect, and rewards.

Position Purpose

As a Food and Food Service Delivery Driver, you play a crucial role in the food supply chain. Our drivers ensure that products reach customers on time and in excellent condition, serving as the face of our organization and building lasting relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct all necessary safety checks, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and trailer, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Adhere to all DOT regulations and company driving policies.
• Promptly report any safety hazards and inspect trailers for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform item counts and verify customer invoices for loaded products, ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately.
• Transport the tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailers as required.
• Follow predetermined delivery routes to deliver customer orders, unloading products into designated storage areas.
• Conduct damage control checks on items, scan products, and communicate with supervisors regarding order removals as per company policy.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain necessary signatures, collecting payments when required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors, ensuring all equipment is locked and secured.
• Unload damaged goods and returns, completing necessary paperwork.
• Maintain daily records of service hours in compliance with Federal DOT, state, and company regulations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor and loading dock area, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
• Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of each shift and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license and must be at least 21 years old.
• Meet all state licensing and certification requirements, where applicable.
• Maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three years.
• Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
• Successfully complete a road test.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid DOT Health Card.
• Capable of lifting and utilizing equipment to move and stack product cases weighing between 10-35 pounds and up to 60-90 pounds, depending on the location.

Company Overview

Our organization serves customers in various environments, including workplaces, recreational areas, and retail locations. We are a leading distributor of snacks, beverages, and candy, operating over 25 distribution centers across the United States. Our success is driven by innovation, exceeding customer expectations, and fostering a collaborative culture centered on teamwork and community engagement.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage you to review our EEO Policy, the "EEO is the Law" poster, and our Pay Transparency Policy Statement.