Delivery Driver - CDL B

About the role

Craft New York, part of the Sheehan Family Companies (in business over 125 years), is a beverage distributor offering domestic, import, and craft beers, ciders, artisanal wines, spirits, and non‑alcoholic beverages across the Hudson Valley, Capitol Region, and the Adirondacks. We’re hiring a Full‑Time Class B Truck Driver in the Hudson Valley, NY area. Drivers deliver pre‑loaded pallet orders to assigned accounts in a timely, safe manner using 26’ straight box trucks and trailers. You’ll be home daily with optional overnight routes available, and receive complete training before running any routes solo.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑loaded pallet orders safely and efficiently to assigned accounts
• Handle routes averaging 20 stops per day
• Use a hand truck or pallet jack to unload deliveries
• Operate 26’ straight box trucks and trailers
• Be home daily (optional overnight routes available)
• Complete training before running any routes solo

Requirements

• At least 1 year of local driving experience (preferred, not required)
• Valid and clean Class B CDL with air brake endorsement
• Current D.O.T. medical card
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal highway rules and DOT regulations
• Knowledge of Hudson Valley NY delivery territories (preferred, not required)
• Ability to move/lift up to 150 lbs. (half kegs)
• Deliver with a hand truck or pallet jack and work out of a 26' straight box truck or trailer
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and days

Pay

• Starting hourly pay: $25 (CDL B) / $26 (CDL A)
• Starting pay rate increases based on experience
• Potential to earn at least $70,000 first year with overtime and incentive bonuses
• $3,000 sign‑on bonus for CDL drivers

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 4‑day work week
• Day off can fluctuate weekly

Benefits

• 4‑day work week (Monday – Friday)
• Performance and safety incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – Platinum level
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Opportunity for overtime with weekly pay
• Tuition assistance program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Discounted pet insurance
• Supplemental plans available: disability, life insurance, legal & identity protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free uniform service provided with boot allowance