CDL-A Delivery Driver

Vistar; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Quarterly safety bonuses

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vistar is seeking a CDL-A Delivery Driver in Bolingbrook, IL to support regional routes and overnight needs. Starting pay is $30.90 per hour with 80% drop-and-go deliveries and modern liftgate equipment.

Position requires safety-focused driving, DOT compliance, and strong customer service to represent the company well. You'll work mostly Monday–Friday with comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and quarterly safety bonuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of commercial driving experience.
• Experience in foodservice distribution and customer service.
• Experience with onboard computer systems and handheld scanners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and food-related products via tractor trailer or straight truck.
• Follow DOT regulations, perform pre/post trip inspections, and maintain logs.
• Unload deliveries, ensure proper loading, collect signatures, and report issues.
• Provide excellent customer service, build relationships, and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Commercial driving

Foodservice distribution experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PeopleNet

POD (Hand-held scanner)

Electronic log system

Job description

• Limited regional overnight routes as needed.
• Newer equipment with liftgate trailers.
• All routes are equipped with electric pallet jacks
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K, quarterly safety bonuses.
• Paid time off: Sick, personal days, vacation, medical, holidays.

Job Description

CDL-A Delivery Driver:

• Starting rate $30.90
• Quarterly Safety Bonuses
• Schedule: Primarily Monday- Friday
• Limited regional overnight routes as needed.
• Newer equipment with liftgate trailers.
• All routes are equipped with electric pallet jacks
• 80% drop-and-go pallet deliveries
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K, quarterly safety bonuses.
• Paid time off: Sick, personal days, vacation, medical, holidays.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Purpose:

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers! The CDL-A Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Job Functions

Major Functional Responsibilities

• Perform all required safety check (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight. Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times. Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork and procedures at end of shift. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complies with daily record-keeping and hours of service requirements, adhering to DOT, state, and company policies.
• Upholds overall safety standards and follows guidelines for the proper handling of freight throughout the delivery process
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED or

Equivalent Experience Required

Work Experience

• 6 Months - 1 Year Commercial driving experience
• Foodservice distribution industry experience
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (i.e., PeopleNet)
• Hand-held point of delivery scanning system experience (i.e., POD)
• Customer service-related work experience

Compensation

$30.90 an hour