CDL Class A Driver – Local Routes – Home Daily

Pet Food Express•Oakley, CA

11d•$36 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Pet Food Express is seeking an experienced Class A Driver to transport palletized and non-palletized freight from its warehouse in Oakley, California, to its Northern California retail stores using the company’s fleet of late-model tractors. Drivers deliver and unload freight at store locations and help keep the company’s retail operations running smoothly. The role has a consistent schedule of five days per week, typically 8–10 hours per day. Shifts start between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., and drivers are home daily. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday. Pet Food Express is a California-based pet specialty retailer focused on improving the lives of pets and their owners. The company promotes responsible pet ownership and supports animal welfare initiatives. It offers employee discounts, health insurance options, pet insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, PTO, referral rewards, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

At least 3 years of verifiable commercial driving and delivery experience with a Class A Commercial Driver License.
Possess a valid Class A CDL.
No current CDL suspension or prior CDL revocations.
Maintain a clean driving record and demonstrate a consistent commitment to safe driving; a current Motor Vehicle Report printout is required at the interview stage.
Successfully pass a DOT physical examination, drug screen, and required background check.
Be available Tuesday through Saturday, with scheduled start times of 12:00 a.m., 1:00 a.m., or 2:00 a.m.
Demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude, and a team-oriented mindset, with commitment to the team’s overall success.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills and a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and quality.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide accurate written detail for reports and documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions quickly, maintain quality control, and take ownership of assigned routes and daily responsibilities.
Ability to build and maintain respectful, positive, and professional relationships with team members, store managers, and warehouse associates.
Maintain a strong commitment to customer service and reliability, and fulfill on-time delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Maintain the cleanliness and overall condition of the truck’s interior.
Operate commercial vehicles safely and responsibly, prioritizing accident prevention and defensive driving.
Comply with applicable DOT regulations, commercial driving laws, and company policies.
Deliver and unload freight at designated store locations using an electric pallet jack and liftgate.
Follow proper pallet placement and delivery procedures at each store location.
Verify products against delivery documentation to ensure accurate, complete deliveries to the correct stores.
Transport frozen products and ensure they are properly loaded and unloaded from trailers directly into designated store freezers.
Arrive at scheduled delivery locations on time and follow assigned routes and delivery schedules.
Promptly report route concerns, vehicle defects, equipment issues, accidents, or violations to the Transportation Manager.
Obtain management approval before changing assigned routes, cargo, or delivery arrangements.
Maintain accurate driver logs in accordance with applicable regulations and company requirements.
Complete required transportation, delivery, and related paperwork accurately and on time.
Position and adjust yard trailers to ensure proper docking and readiness for the following day’s deliveries.
Transport equipment to and from the company’s designated maintenance provider for service and repairs.