Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

Brown Foodservice•Mount Sterling, KY

About The Position

The Route Delivery Driver is responsible for accurately and promptly delivering grocery and food items, specialty products, and convenience store and restaurant supplies to customer locations. The role is based at the Mt. Sterling shuttle point and involves driving a tractor-trailer on assigned routes, maintaining compliance with transportation regulations, and supporting customer satisfaction and efficient transportation operations. Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and other job requirements. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available subject to eligibility requirements: $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.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Class A CDL.
Know and comply with 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, and customers.
Be able to use new applications and proprietary software.
Have basic math skills.
Be self-motivated and customer-focused.
Have active listening 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 lift 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 deliver products along assigned routes, performing related duties to support customer satisfaction.
Comply with federal and state DOT laws and applicable traffic regulations.
Maintain delivery accuracy and prevent product damage caused by mishandling.
Immediately report 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 policies and procedures for personnel.
Meet company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training.
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.