CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is looking for a dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver in Knoxville, Tennessee. The position involves safely operating a tractor-trailer, delivering various products, and building customer relationships. Ideal candidates will be at least 21 years old, have a valid Class A CDL, and be able to lift up to 100 pounds. The role offers competitive pay (up to $120,000/yr) and generous benefits including healthcare, paid vacation, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) required.
• Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a tractor-trailer for deliveries.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Manually unload and deliver various products.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Time management

Tools

Truck

Job description

Earn up to $120,000/yr

Job Summary

Sysco has immediate openings for a dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely and efficiently operate a tractor‑trailer and manually unload/deliver various products (meats, produce, frozen foods, groceries, dry goods, supplies, etc.) to customer locations on an assigned route schedule. Driver responsibilities include building relationships with customers, maintaining a friendly attitude, and becoming familiar with their operations to meet their needs and expectations.

Qualifications – Minimum Requirements

• 21+ years of age.
• Submit to a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.
• Hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Have the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
• Be able to lift, push, or move product weighing an average of 40‑60 pounds, and up to 100 pounds repeatedly.
• Work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• 1 year customer delivery experience preferred.
• 6 months hand cart/hand truck experience preferred.
• 6 months Food and Beverage experience preferred.
• 2 years consistent work history preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent pay, including productivity incentives.
• Most Driver Trainees have daily routes and are home nightly.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training.
• Career growth opportunities – promotion from within.
• New hires are eligible first day of the month following or coinciding with 31 days from date of hire.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Employee discount programs.
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Discounts on Sysco stock (SYY).
• Referral programs.
• Safety programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Uniforms.
• More benefits, too many to name.