Jobs · Management · Oregon

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.

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