CDL Class A Delivery Driver

US Foods • Augusta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is seeking a CDL Class A Delivery Driver in Augusta, GA, offering a $5000 retention bonus for qualifying competitive hires. This role provides an opportunity to build a career with one of the largest food distributors, emphasizing continuous growth, internal promotions, excellent training, and a focus on continuous improvement. Drivers are crucial to the US Foods team, representing the organization and building trusting relationships with customers. The compensation includes an hourly base rate during a 2-8 week training period, transitioning to component pay based on miles, cases, and stops. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, with dispatching between 3:00 am - 6:00 am, and work continues until all deliveries are completed, though days and hours are subject to business needs. US Foods offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including various benefits. All drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, a secure online database for commercial driver’s license holders’ drug and alcohol program violations.

Requirements

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR three months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records

Nice To Haves

• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations

Responsibilities

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times
• Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas
• Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures
• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable
• Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance our client experience
• Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspection

Benefits

• $5000 RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING COMPETITIVE HIRES!
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• strong safety culture
• paid training
• component pay (based on cases, mileage, stops)
• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

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