CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice distributor in Richmond, Virginia is seeking dependable CDL A Delivery Truck Drivers. In this role, you will operate a tractor-trailer, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of products while building strong relationships with customers. The company offers excellent pay, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and career growth opportunities. Candidates must have a valid CDL and the ability to lift products as needed.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing job skills training

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Ability to read and speak English to interact with the public and comply with regulations.
• Ability to lift 40-60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a tractor-trailer and manually unload/deliver products.
• Build relationships with customers using a positive attitude.
• Meet customer needs and expectations on assigned routes.

Skills

Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Ability to lift and move products

Customer service skills

Flexibility and teamwork

Job description

Job Summary:

Sysco has immediate job openings for 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. Our truck drivers build relationships with each customer using their positive, friendly attitude and become familiar with their operations to meet needs and expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• 21+ years of age.
• Must submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a clean driving record.
• Commercial Vehicle Drivers must have the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Touch freight – may need to lift, push or move product weighing an average of 40-60 pounds and as much as 100 pounds repeatedly.
• Flexibility – overtime as required, weekends and holidays as business needs require.

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 – we promote from within!
• 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.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. It takes a special kind of CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to work for Sysco. Are you ready to drive success?

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.