Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

Brown Foodservice•Louisa, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Delivery Driver distributes grocery and food items, specialty food products, and convenience store and restaurant supplies accurately and on time to customer locations. The position is based at the Louisa, Kentucky warehouse and involves driving a tractor-trailer on assigned routes, delivering and unloading products at multiple customer sites, and completing related transportation and administrative duties. Drivers must comply with applicable Department of Transportation and traffic regulations, food and personal safety rules, and company policies. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available based on eligibility: $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

Know and follow Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school degree or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Possess a valid Class A CDL.
Be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to perform essential job functions.
Be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
Have strong communication skills and the ability to communicate with management, drivers, sales personnel, 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 move heavy 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 make product deliveries on assigned routes, performing related duties to ensure customer satisfaction.
Comply with federal and state laws concerning DOT requirements and applicable traffic regulations.
Maintain the 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 safely to destinations and maneuver the vehicle on roads and customer premises in accordance with commercial driving regulations.
Maintain an electronic driver log in accordance with 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.
Complete administrative tasks and paperwork needed for efficient transportation operations.
Load and unload products at multiple customer sites daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.