CDL-A Delivery Driver

About the role

Food and food‑service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Drivers ensure customers receive products on time and in good condition while representing the company and building lasting relationships. The CDL‑A driver operates a tractor‑trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over‑the‑road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drop routes, delivering and unloading food and related products safely and in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety checks (pre‑ and post‑trip) and inspections of tractor/truck and trailer per DOT regulations; report any safety issues or needed repairs.
• Follow DOT regulations and company safe‑driving policies; immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailers to ensure freight is properly loaded and secured; conduct count checks and verify customer invoices.
• Complete all required freight paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Move the tractor to the loading dock and attach pre‑loaded trailers as needed.
• Keep tractor, trailer, and freight locked and secured at all times.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns, check in with the driver, and complete necessary paperwork and procedures at shift end.
• Unload equipment and materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Maintain daily record‑keeping and hours‑of‑service logs in accordance with DOT, state, and company policies.
• Uphold overall safety standards and follow proper freight‑handling guidelines throughout the delivery process.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6 months – 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Experience in the food‑service distribution industry.
• Familiarity with onboard computer and electronic log systems (e.g., PeopleNet).
• Experience using hand‑held point‑of‑delivery scanning systems (e.g., POD).
• Customer‑service related work experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Quarterly safety bonuses.
• Paid time off—including sick leave, personal days, vacation, holidays, and medical leave.
• Day 1 health & wellness benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance.
• Growth opportunities within a company that supports America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive work environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Pay

Starting rate: $30.90 per hour.

Schedule

Primarily Monday – Friday with limited regional overnight routes as needed.