CDL A Local Delivery Truck Driver

Sysco; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous retirement benefits

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Sysco is hiring for a dependable local CDL A Delivery Truck Driver to safely operate a tractor-trailer and deliver products to customers. Responsibilities include building relationships with customers and ensuring their needs are met.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Class A CDL, be at least 21 years of age, and have the strength to lift products. Sysco offers excellent pay, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age.
• Pass employment testing.
• License to drive - valid Class A CDL required.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to lift, push, or move products weighing an average of 40-60 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer delivery experience

Ability to lift 40-100 pounds

Flexibility to work overtime

Education

Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

High school diploma or equivalent

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.
• Pass employment testing.
• License to drive - valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.
• 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.