About The Position

The Driver Lead plays a crucial role in coordinating daily distributions, ensuring safe and timely deliveries of quality products to customer stores in a professional, cost-effective manner. This position involves running routes, training new drivers, and supporting the Distribution Supervisor. E.A. Sween is a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people—just like you—who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are.

Requirements

  • DOT compliant with a valid Driver’s License in state of residence.
  • Strong teamwork and effective communication skills to interact with CDC customers and colleagues.
  • MVR that meets company guidelines.
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, or as needed for 24/7 operations.
  • 21+ years of age.
  • Minimum 3 years of verifiable box truck driving experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous training, leading, or supervising experience.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily tasks and ensure compliance with manifests, FERs, DOT logs, and driver issue logs.
  • Facilitate training and provide ongoing coaching to drivers in alignment with company guidelines and Best Practices.
  • Monitor the truck fleet daily for cleanliness and proper maintenance to support efficient delivery operations.
  • Uphold safety and health standards, including HACCP and OSHA requirements; lead safety meetings, report hazardous conditions, and adhere to Best Practices.
  • Manage vehicle crash and workers’ compensation reporting; assist drivers with incident reports and coordinate with Fleet Response as needed.
  • Run routes.
  • Train new drivers.
  • Support the Distribution Supervisor.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)
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