CDL B Truck Driver

US Foods•Buffalo, NY

8d•$32 - $34

About The Position

US Foods is hiring a CDL B Delivery Driver to transport foodservice products and provide dependable, professional service to customers. Drivers safely navigate highway and city routes, maneuver into delivery docks, unload products, verify deliveries, and help maintain customer trust. The work involves 100% touch freight and frequent physical activity in a multi-temperature environment. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The posting advertises a $5,000 retention bonus for eligible new hires. It lists a starting rate of $30.02 per hour, increasing to $34.02 after one year; the compensation section gives an expected base rate of $32.02 to $34.02 per hour, depending on relevant factors. Overtime compensation may also be available. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. Registration with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is required.

Requirements

Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold a valid CDL Class B issued by the state of legal residence, with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
Have at least six months of commercial driving experience, or at least three months of commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry.
Be able to read and communicate in English, including conversing, understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.
Be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and lower 20 to 80+ pounds of product repetitively during each shift.
Be able to drive and work in inclement weather and make frequent stops (10 or more per shift).
Be comfortable working 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, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, bend, reach above shoulder level, 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 customer service.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
Handle collections and payments when applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management.