Class A REGIONAL TEAMS Delivery Driver – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Upper Lakes Foods • Northfield, MN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Class A Teams Delivery Driver at Upper Lakes Foods! Are you a skilled Class A driver looking for a rewarding career with a growing company? Upper Lakes Foods, the largest independent wholesale food distributor in Minnesota, is seeking CDL-A Teams Delivery Drivers to join our team. If you have a passion for safe driving, hard work, and excellent customer service, we want to hear from you! The primary function of this position is to drive a tractor trailer and manually unload, using a two-wheeler on metal truck ramps, various products (meat, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, supplies) to customer sites while providing excellent customer service. Locations include Fargo North Dakota, Cedar Rapids Iowa, Des Moines Iowa, Sioux Falls South Dakota and Waterloo Iowa. Routes can take anywhere from 10-20 hours, depending on location with another CDL Driver home daily.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Valid Class A CDL
• 1+ year driving experience preferred
• Good driving record and ability to meet DOT medical requirements
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; basic math skills required
• Customer service experience and ability to work in all weather conditions
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and integrity

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor trailer to deliver products (meat, produce, frozen foods, dry goods, supplies) to customer sites
• Unload products using a two-wheeler and place them in designated customer storage areas
• Perform pre-trip inspections, verify invoices, and conduct trailer temperature checks
• Maintain delivery schedule and productivity standards
• Complete post-trip responsibilities, including returns, fueling, and required paperwork (DOT logs, DVIR, etc.)

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid over 12 months, external applicants only)
• Competitive Pay : Drivers completing 4–5 routes per week average $80,000–$100,000 annually
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & PTO
• Retirement Savings Plan with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• No Minimum Mileage Requirements
• Full-Time Routes 10-20 Hours
• Home daily

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees