CDL A Delivery Driver

US Foods; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Allentown, PA is seeking a CDL A Delivery Driver to safely deliver restaurant and foodservice products. You’ll navigate highways and docks, unload with care, verify deliveries, and maintain accurate records.

The role starts with training pay at $38.11 per hour with component pay lifting earnings toward about $41.31 per hour after training. A $5,000 retention bonus is available for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid CDL Class A with endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6 months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3 months in food/bev delivery.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Safe Driving: Deliver products to customers timely and safely.
• Unloading: Unload using two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, touch freight.
• Delivery Verification: Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures.
• Customer Service: Provide professional service to enhance customer experience.
• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections for safety.
• Account Management: Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CDL Class A

English proficiency

FMCSA Clearinghouse

6+ months CDL experience

Manual transmission preferred

Job description

Allentown PA

Full time

Become A US FOODS® CDL A Delivery Driver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

$5,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires!

Our Drivers start at $38.11 per hour during training. After training drivers receive the addition of component pay. Component pay is based on factors such as stops, miles, and cases. Drivers may average $41.31 per hour after training!

Schedule & Location

• Monday-Friday | Dispatch between 1am and 7am | Allentown, PA

CDL A Delivery Driver – Position Overview

Join us in delivering more than just food; we deliver trust, reliability, and a promise of excellence. You'll safely navigate the highway and city streets, back into tight docks, and unload with precision. The CDL A Delivery Driver role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it’s about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Driving: Deliver products to our customers in a timely and safe manner.

• Unloading: Skillfully unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, placing them in the designated storage areas – 100% touch freight.

• Delivery Verification: Verify deliveries with customers & secure signatures.

• Customer Service: Provide professional service to enhance customer experience.

• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.

• Account Management: Handle collections and payments when applicable.

• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.

• Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.

• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.

• Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.

• Minimum 6-months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3-months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required.

• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.

• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $38.11 and $41.31.

As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation, retention bonus, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

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