Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

Brown Foodservice•Louisa, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Delivery Driver is responsible for accurately and promptly distributing grocery and food items, specialty products, and convenience-store and restaurant supplies to customer locations. The position is based at the Louisa, Kentucky warehouse and involves driving a tractor-trailer on assigned routes, delivering and picking up products, and completing related transportation duties to support customer satisfaction and efficient operations. Drivers must comply with applicable Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety, state, and traffic regulations; inspect the tractor-trailer before and after trips; maintain an electronic driver log; stay in contact with the supervisor; and complete required paperwork. The role also requires routine loading and unloading at multiple customer sites and safe operation in adverse weather and on uneven terrain. A sign-on bonus may be available: $10,000 for eligible drivers with at least three years of Class A CDL driving experience and no major reportable accidents or traffic offenses, or $5,000 for Class A CDL drivers with less than three years of experience. Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
High school degree or equivalent (GED).
Valid Class A CDL.
Knowledge of and adherence to DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to perform essential job functions.
Ability to repetitively lift 50 pounds.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with management, drivers, sales staff, and customers.
Ability to use new applications and proprietary software.
Basic math skills.
Self-motivated and customer-focused.
Active listening and independent thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to meet company attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to drive a tractor-trailer safely in adverse weather, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
Ability to use a dolly or hand truck to handle heavy loads across wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions.
Must pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer and deliver products along assigned routes, performing related duties to ensure customer satisfaction.
Comply with federal and state DOT laws and other applicable traffic regulations.
Ensure delivered products are accurate and undamaged through proper handling.
Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
Inspect the tractor-trailer for defects before and after trips.
Operate the vehicle safely to destinations and maneuver it on roads and customer premises in accordance with commercial driving regulations.
Maintain an electronic driver log according to DOT regulations.
Maintain telephone contact with the supervisor to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
Follow transportation policies, food and personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to support efficient transportation operations.
Load and unload products routinely at multiple customer sites each day.
Perform other duties as assigned.