CDL A Delivery Driver

Chick-fil-A Supply LLC•Maryland Heights, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Chick-fil-A Supply is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The driver delivers products to Chick-fil-A restaurants using company tractor-trailers and equipment, completing safe and timely deliveries within restaurant delivery windows. Drivers generally work 40 to 45 or more hours per week, with a guaranteed minimum 40-hour pay. The schedule runs Sunday through Friday, with start times between 4 p.m. and midnight and work continuing until routes are complete. Drivers receive two consecutive nights off each week, including Saturday off, and have a flexible schedule intended to get them home daily. The role includes unloading and staging product at multiple restaurants, handling pickups and returns, completing paperwork, and helping unload the truck and put equipment away upon returning to the distribution center. Drivers must follow DOT and company safety requirements, food-safety procedures, vehicle inspection and reporting processes, and hours-of-service limits. Work takes place at night and in all weather conditions, with exposure to temperatures from -10°F to 100°F and frequent lifting of cases weighing up to 65 pounds. Occasional mechanical assistance is used to move loads up to 2,000 pounds. Chick-fil-A Supply describes itself as a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc. and a distribution service provider focused on serving Chick-fil-A restaurants. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, provided meals and drinks, professional growth opportunities, and access to company-maintained equipment and around-the-clock resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED.
At least 1 year of tractor-trailer driving experience.
Meet all DOT (FMCSA) requirements.
Be at least 21 years old.
Hold a Class A CDL issued by the state of residence.
Live within 60 miles of the distribution center at the time of hire.
Complete a DOT application and Clearinghouse process.
Pass MVR requirements for CDL and medical card, a drug test, and a background check.
Have no preventable DOT-recordable accidents within the past 3 years.
Have no more than 2 of the same type of moving violations in the last 3 years and no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years; have no DUI/DWI convictions in the past 10 years.
Be able to work in rotation through temperatures from -10°F to 100°F and in all weather conditions, usually at night.
Be able to reach, bend, and stoop while lifting up to 65 pounds per case during most of the shift; occasionally use mechanical assistance to move up to 2,000 pounds.
Have schedule flexibility for weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts according to business needs.
Travel 5% for Chick-fil-A operator or market visits, supplier visits, and related conferences.
Be proficient in English reading, writing, and speaking sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports and records.

Nice To Haves

Prior food-service delivery experience, including key-drop delivery.
A safe, professional driving approach and a passion for customer service.
Teamwork, accurate and efficient delivery skills, and willingness to share ideas for continued innovation.
Ability to follow company policies, laws, and regulations regarding commercial drivers with a CDL A license.

Responsibilities

Make safe, timely deliveries within established restaurant delivery windows.
Unload and stage product at 4–6 restaurants per shift.
Complete restaurant pickups and returns, such as pallets and carts, and submit the required paperwork.
Assist with unloading the truck and putting away equipment upon return to the distribution center.
Keep the vehicle clean and report maintenance issues.
Operate within hours-of-service limits using an electronic logging device.
Maintain an acceptable Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) record.
Follow pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection and DVIR reporting procedures.
Routinely audit vehicle registration, permits, insurance, IFTA, and other required documents.
Follow FSMA policies and procedures for safe food transport.
Maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record in compliance with DOT requirements.
Treat everyone encountered with honor, dignity, and respect.
Build relationships with restaurant operators and learn best practices at delivery locations.
Collaborate with team leaders before and after trips to discuss unload time, delivery issues, and improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties and participate in growth opportunities as assigned.

Benefits

Guaranteed minimum 40-hour pay of $1,500 to $1,800 per week based on driving experience.
Overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week.
Free meals, snacks, and drinks during the workday.
Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year, with immediate access to 40 hours upon hire.
16 hours of wellness time per year.
Seven holidays per year and one floating holiday.
Four weeks of New Parent Bonding Leave, plus Short-Term Disability benefits if applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, including a no-premium health insurance option for individuals and families.
401(k) with a 5% match for eligible employees.
Education Investment Plan with a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible team members.
Additional benefits supporting emotional, social, physical, financial, and spiritual well-being.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.