Driver, Hourly CDL-A, $10,000 Sign On Bonus
Vistar · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
Management$31/hrFull-time
About the role
Join an awesome team of seasoned drivers delivering and unloading various food and food-related products to customers on local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes. This role involves driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck intrastate and/or interstate, ensuring safe and timely deliveries in accordance with Company policies and DOT regulations. Drivers communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and co-workers while performing safety checks, inspections, and accurate paperwork.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 10-hour shifts
- Average departure between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM
- Up to one overnight per week, depending on business needs
- Safe hotels and per diem provided for overnights
Responsibilities
- Drive tractor-trailer or straight truck on local, OTR, shuttle, or overnight routes to deliver and unload food products.
- Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of tractor, trailer, and freight in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards.
- Report safety hazards, repairs, or issues immediately.
- Verify trailer loads, secure freight, and complete accurate paperwork (e.g., invoices, delivery confirmations).
- Unload products at customer locations, transport items to designated storage areas, and perform damage control checks.
- Obtain customer signatures, collect payments (cash/checks) where required, and handle returns.
- Complete daily logs of hours of service in compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness of tractor, trailer, and loading dock areas.
- Secure all equipment and complete end-of-shift paperwork.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
- 6–12 months of commercial driving experience (Customized and Specialty roles) or 1+ year (PFS roles).
- Valid CDL A license.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.
- Pass pre-employment drug test and road test.
- Valid current DOT Health Card or ability to secure one.
- Able to hand-lift and use equipment (e.g., two-wheeler, lift gate) to move product cases/freight weighing 60–90 pounds.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid out over one year.
- No-touch freight (almost completely).
Pay
$31.00 per hour.