CDL-A Driver — $28/hr + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

About the Role

Our drivers are the heartbeat of Pet Food Experts. This is a hands-on delivery position where you'll drive a tractor-trailer on assigned regional routes, delivering pet food and supplies to independent pet retailers. Routes are designed to get you home every week and include a mix of mountain terrain and coastal communities.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor-trailer on assigned regional routes
• Deliver pet food and supplies to independent pet retailers
• Unload product using pallet and hand jacks
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately
• Provide dependable, professional customer service

Drivers should be comfortable unloading product, getting in and out of the truck throughout the day, and working independently.

Requirements

• CDL Class A license + valid DOT Medical Certificate
• 1+ year of CDL driving experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and repeatedly get in and out of the truck
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to pass a physical, drug test, background check, and MVR review

Route Details

• Delivery area includes North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee
• About 280 miles on day routes and 600 miles on overnight routes
• Average 14 stops on day routes and 25 stops on overnight routes
• Typical start time: 6:00 AM
• Routes can run up to 13 hours

Equipment

• Freightliner Cascadia
• Automatic transmission
• Day cab
• All trailers equipped with liftgates

Pay & Benefits

• $28.00/hr + overtime after 40 hours
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Home every week — no scheduled weekends
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 3 weeks of PTO annually, accruing from day one; available after 90 days
• Safety footwear reimbursement
• Employee discounts on pet food & supplies through Pet Perks

Why Join Us

Predictable routes, reliable work, real benefits, and a team that values the people behind the wheel. Follow @LifeatPFX on Instagram for real stories from the road and behind-the-scenes looks at our team.