CDL Class A Driver

Eastland Food•Jessup, MD

14d•$26 - $31

About The Position

Eastland Food Corporation is seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and professional CDL Class A Delivery Driver for its Logistics team. The role involves safe, timely, and efficient delivery of grocery and food products of varying sizes and weights to customers along assigned multi-stop routes. The driver is expected to demonstrate strong driving skills, customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physically demanding work while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and company safety policies. This is a full-time position. Schedules may vary according to assigned routes and business needs. The driver must be available for early morning departures, extended delivery hours, and at least one overnight stay per week. Occasional weekends, holidays, or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class A).
Clean driving record with minimal CSA violations.
Ability to meet DOT medical certification and driver qualification requirements.
Knowledge of DOT regulations, safe driving practices, and commercial vehicle operations.
Ability to operate commercial trucks safely in varying weather and road conditions.
Ability to work overnight at least one night per week.
Ability to perform multiple deliveries and meet scheduled delivery times.
Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
Availability for early morning departures and extended delivery hours.
Ability to work occasional weekends, holidays, or overtime as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Previous food distribution, grocery delivery, or multi-stop route experience.
Experience operating refrigerated trucks or trailers.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a commercial Class A vehicle to deliver grocery and food products along assigned routes.
Make timely and accurate deliveries to multiple customer locations.
Load, unload, and properly handle products of varying sizes and weights.
Verify delivery orders and ensure products are delivered accurately and in good condition.
Follow assigned schedules and routes to maximize efficiency.
Perform overnight routes requiring at least one overnight stay per week.
Use pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other delivery equipment as needed.
Follow proper handling procedures for temperature-sensitive, refrigerated, or frozen products.
Provide professional, courteous, and respectful customer service.
Build positive working relationships with customers through reliable and efficient deliveries.
Respond to customer questions and concerns, referring unresolved issues to the Transportation Manager.
Promptly communicate delivery delays, shortages, damaged products, or discrepancies.
Represent Eastland Food Corporation professionally at customer locations.