Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

Brown Foodservice•Beckley, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Delivery Driver is responsible for accurately and promptly distributing grocery and food items, specialty food products, and convenience store and restaurant supplies to customer locations. The position is based at the Sophia, West Virginia shuttle point and includes driving a tractor-trailer on assigned routes, delivering and handling products, and completing related transportation duties to support customer satisfaction and efficient operations. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available based on eligibility; the posting describes $10,000 for drivers with at least three years of Class A CDL driving experience and $5,000 for drivers with less than three years, subject to stated eligibility requirements. Drivers must comply with applicable Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety, state, and traffic regulations; maintain required electronic logs; inspect the tractor-trailer before and after trips; communicate with supervisors; follow company, transportation, food-safety, and personnel policies; and complete paperwork and other assigned duties. The role involves routinely loading and unloading products at multiple customer sites and working in adverse weather and on varied terrain.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Class A CDL.
Know and adhere to Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to perform essential job functions.
Be able to perform repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
Have strong communication skills and be able to communicate with management, drivers, sales staff, and customers.
Be able to use new applications and proprietary software.
Have basic math skills.
Be self-motivated and customer-focused.
Have active listening skills and independent thinking and decision-making skills.
Meet company standards for attendance and punctuality.
Be able to drive a tractor-trailer safely in adverse weather, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
Be able to use a dolly or hand truck to handle heavy lifting and shift loads over wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions.
Pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive a tractor-trailer and complete product deliveries on assigned routes and other related duties to ensure customer satisfaction.
Comply with federal and state laws related to DOT requirements and applicable traffic regulations.
Maintain accuracy of delivered products and prevent damage caused by mishandling.
Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
Inspect the tractor-trailer for defects before and after trips.
Drive to destinations while applying commercial driving regulations and maneuvering on roads and customer premises.
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 personnel policies and procedures.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
Complete administrative tasks and paperwork to support efficient transportation operations.
Load and unload products routinely at multiple customer sites daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.