About The Position

The CDL-A Driver delivers food and food-related products to customers safely and on time while complying with Department of Transportation regulations. Drivers operate a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road, shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop routes. The position includes early-morning dispatch and a five-day work week scheduled within Sunday through Saturday. Routes may involve multiple overnight layovers, with company-paid hotel accommodations and a food stipend. Drivers are responsible for the condition and security of vehicles and freight, accurate delivery documentation, and unloading products into designated customer storage areas. They interact with customers and coworkers professionally and help build lasting customer relationships. The position advertises minimum daily earnings of $320, additional component pay based on cases, miles, and stops, average annual earnings of $100,000, and a $7,500 sign-on bonus subject to eligibility terms.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 6 months of commercial driving experience.
  • Valid CDL-A.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Meet applicable state licensing and/or certification requirements.
  • Clean Motor Vehicle Report for the past 3 years.
  • Pass a post-offer drug test and criminal background check.
  • Pass a road test.
  • Have a current valid DOT Health Card or be able to obtain a new one.
  • Ability to hand-lift and use a two-wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move or stack product cases and freight throughout the shift; products generally weigh 10–35 pounds and may weigh approximately 60–90 pounds depending on location.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and coworkers, answering questions accurately and promptly.
  • Perform required pre- and post-trip safety checks and inspect the tractor or truck and trailer in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety standards.
  • Report safety issues, hazards, and required repairs, and follow DOT regulations and company safe-driving policies.
  • Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured.
  • Count loaded items and check customer product invoices.
  • Complete required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
  • Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach a preloaded trailer as needed.
  • Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route schedule.
  • Unload products and transport them to designated customer storage areas.
  • Check for damaged items, scan products, and contact a supervisor about removing orders in accordance with company policy.
  • Verify deliveries with customers and obtain required signatures.
  • Collect cash or checks where required.
  • Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors.
  • Keep the tractor, trailer, and freight appropriately locked and secured.
  • Unload damaged goods and customer returns at driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
  • Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
  • Maintain daily hours-of-service records and enter logs in accordance with federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
  • Perform housekeeping in the tractor and loading dock area and keep trailers clean.
  • Secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K employer matching
  • Education assistance
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid hotel accommodations for overnight layovers
  • Food stipend for overnight layovers
  • $7,500 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility terms
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