CDL A Truck Driver

US Foods • Altoona, PA

24d • $32 - $34

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL A Delivery Driver to transport and deliver products to customers safely and reliably. The role involves driving on highways and city streets, maneuvering into tight docks, and unloading products using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand. This is 100% touch freight, and products must be placed in designated storage areas. Drivers verify deliveries with customers, obtain signatures, provide professional customer service, conduct vehicle inspections, and handle collections and payments when applicable. Other duties may be assigned by management.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with dispatch between 3 AM and 5 AM. Team members occasionally cover Saturdays on a rotating schedule. Drivers start at $32 per hour plus component pay based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases; the stated base rate range is $32 to $34 per hour. Eligible new hires may receive a $7,500 retention bonus, and the posting says top performers may earn up to $100,000 or more annually.

The position requires repetitive handling of products weighing 20 to 80+ pounds, frequent stops, driving and working in inclement weather, and working in temperatures as low as 0 degrees. Drivers must meet applicable CDL, DOT, age, experience, English communication, and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration requirements.

Requirements

• Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Have at least 6 months of commercial driving experience in any industry, or at least 3 months of commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry.
• Read and communicate in English, including holding a conversation, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or lower 20 to 80+ pounds repetitively during each shift.
• Be able to drive and work in inclement weather and work in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Be able to continuously grasp and manipulate objects and frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb or balance, stoop or squat, kneel or bend, reach above the shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate a manual transmission; this may be required in specific locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, and place them in designated storage areas.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
• Provide professional service to enhance the customer experience.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Eligible new hires may receive a $7,500 retention bonus.
• The role may receive overtime compensation and component pay based on cases, mileage, and stops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed