Class A CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

Job Details

• $28 per hour
• Early morning start, Monday–Friday; no nights or weekends
• Average 50 hours per week

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• and much more

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers’ products arrive at their destinations at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!

The CDL‑A Driver is responsible for driving a tractor‑trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate, local, over‑the‑road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive‑and‑drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food‑related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co‑workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Act as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Perform all required safety checks (pre‑/post‑trip), including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspect to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
• Immediately report all safety hazards. Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Complete all required paperwork associated with freight in an accurate and legible fashion.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to the predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage‑control checks on items, scan, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required; load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, bring to driver check‑in, and complete necessary paperwork. Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• 0–6 months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL‑A
• 21 + years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years
• Pass post‑offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attain or have a valid current DOT Health Card and/or be able to secure a new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand‑lift and utilize a two‑wheeler, lift gate, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from 10–35 pounds and up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on the location

$28 per hour