Local Student Driver (Permanent/Full-time)
About the role
The Student Driver is a paid position allowing you to qualify as a commercial driver and be trained as a Route Driver for Labatt Food Service. This includes unloading 600-1,200 cases per day by hand at designated stops, learning how to drive a tractor-trailer, and interacting with customers. The routes are local and you will be able to be home with your family every night and on weekends!
Labatt Food's Student Driver Program has graduated over 300 students since its origination. Labatt wants its drivers to have the safest fleet of trucks available. Trucks are equipped with the latest suite of radar and safety technology on the market, such as: adaptive braking and collision mitigation, lane departure warnings, and tire pressure monitoring on all tires. All our trucks are new and with automatic transmissions that will help with a smooth ride every day.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday
- Dispatch is typically between 3:00 and 5:00 am
Requirements
- Must be able to provide a valid Texas Class A Permit or Texas Class A CDL
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. permanent residents
- English is required
- Must pass pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical
Benefits
- $12,000 retention bonus paid out after 3 years
- Average $190 daily ($950 weekly)
- Career path set as Route Driver upon completion of program. Average income $65,000–$90,000 /yr.
- Paid training to acquire your Class A CDL
- Home every night and weekends
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
- Quarterly BBQs and yearly family events
- Never had a lay-off