Class A Delivery Truck Driver

Starting at $70,000+ annually, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus ($2,500 paid after 90 days, $2,500 paid after 180 days). Boots and uniforms provided by the company. Free product for employees.

About the role

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers ensure customers’ products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition. They also serve as the face of our company, building lasting relationships with customers. The CDL-A Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate routes, including local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, overnight, and drive-and-drop deliveries. Responsibilities include delivering and unloading food and food-related products safely and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally, ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform all required safety checks (e.g., pre/post-trip inspections) according to DOT regulations and company safety standards; report safety issues or needed repairs.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines; immediately report safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight; perform count checks and verify customer invoices.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly, including logs of hours of service.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route schedules; unload products and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage control checks, scan items, and contact supervisor about removing orders as per company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with the customer and obtain proper signatures; collect payments (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns onto the trailer and secure trailer doors; ensure tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked or secured.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns; complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload equipment and materials, remove trash from trailers, and perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor and loading dock area.
• Secure all equipment at the end of the shift and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of commercial driving experience.
• Valid CDL-A license.
• Must be 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, criminal background check, and road test.
• Attain or maintain a valid current DOT Health Card.
• Able to hand-lift and utilize equipment (e.g., two-wheeler, lift gate) to move and stack product cases/freight of varying sizes and weights (10–90 pounds) throughout the shift.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Education Assistance.
• Paid Time Off.

Pay

Average first-year pay ranges between $70,000 and $80,000.