Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

Brown Foodservice•Gassaway, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Route Delivery Driver is responsible for the accurate and timely distribution of grocery and food items, specialty products, and convenience store and restaurant supplies to customer locations. The position is based at the Gassaway, West Virginia shuttle point. Drivers deliver products along assigned routes, maintain regulatory and company compliance, and complete related transportation and administrative duties to support customer satisfaction and efficient operations. A sign-on bonus may be available: up to $10,000 for eligible drivers with three or more 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

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid Class A CDL.
Knowledge of and adherence to Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to perform essential job functions.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 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.
Attendance and punctuality within company 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 lifting and shift loads over 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 laws, Department of Transportation requirements, and applicable traffic regulations.
Maintain accurate deliveries and prevent product damage caused by mishandling.
Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
Inspect the tractor-trailer for defects before and after trips.
Operate the tractor-trailer safely on roads and customer premises, applying 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Load and unload products routinely at multiple customer sites each day.