CDL-A Delivery Driver — $85K-$100K, Day 1 Benefits

Performance Foods; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cheney Brothers in Knoxville, TN is seeking a CDL-A Driver for day and overnight routes to deliver food and related products. You will operate tractors/trailers, load and unload, verify freight, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and DOT compliance.

The role requires a valid CDL-A, DOT Health Card, clean MVR, and a proactive approach to safety. Benefits start Day 1 and a competitive package supports employee growth and retention.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL-A license and DOT Health Card.
• 21+ years of age and clean MVR for past 3 years.
• Post-offer drug test and background check required.
• Ability to lift/move freight up to 90 pounds; drive intrastate and interstate routes.

Responsibilities

• Communicates professionally with customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Performs safety checks and DOT compliance inspections daily.
• Drives tractor/trailer on various routes, delivers and unloads freight.
• Obtains customer signatures and handles payments where required.
• Maintains paperwork accuracy and logs hours of service daily.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Safety awareness

Time management

Safety inspections

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDL-A

DOT Health Card

Tools

PeopleNet

POD scanning

Lift gate operation

Job description

Cheney Brothers in Knoxville, TN is seeking a CDL-A Driver for day and overnight routes to deliver food and related products. You will operate tractors/trailers, load and unload, verify freight, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety and DOT compliance.

The role requires a valid CDL-A, DOT Health Card, clean MVR, and a proactive approach to safety. Benefits start Day 1 and a competitive package supports employee growth and retention.