CDL A or B Local Delivery Truck Driver

sysco; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Healthcare

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Stock discount

Job summary

US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC is seeking an experienced delivery driver to run daily routes, load and unload packages, and ensure accurate deliveries with customer sign-offs. You will operate a straight or tractor-trailer, follow safety protocols, and assist with loading tasks when needed.

The role requires a Class B CDL (Class A preferred), basic English fluency, and the ability to start early with routes that may travel into New York City. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 1+ year route delivery experience or driving a straight truck.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred).
• Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently for communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Load packages onto hand trucks and unload at each stop along the route.
• Operate vehicle safely and efficiently following DOT and Sysco policies.
• Verify deliveries with customers and obtain signatures; report discrepancies.
• Assist with loading/unloading and palletizing as needed by Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Route delivery

CDL-B/A

Customer service

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company:

US1225 FreshPoint Connecticut, LLC

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

06114

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$65,000 - $78,000

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

$10,000 Sign On Bonus!!!

Earn Big: Average $65,000 minimum , with opportunities to make up to $78,000+ based on performance and experience - plus bonus and incentive opportunities!

Choose Your Schedule:

• - Tuesday-Saturday: Off Sunday & Monday
• - Monday-Friday: Every Sunday off + rotating Saturdays
• Early Morning Routes: Start times are between 12AM-4AM , depending on your assigned route.
• Flexible Route Lengths: Work approximately 8-12 hours per day , depending on your route.
• NYC Routes: Must be comfortable driving into New York City .
• Home Daily: Hit the road early, complete your route, and get home the same day. Many routes are around 10 hours, giving you more time to enjoy your evenings.

What You Bring:

• CDL A License
• 1-2 years of route delivery experience preferred
• Professional, safety-first mindset
• Comfortable with early morning starts and driving into NYC

Benefits That Deliver:

• Paid vacation & holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare - eligible the 1st of the month following 31 days from hire
• Retirement benefits
• Employee discount program
• Discounted Sysco stock (SYY)

Job Summary:

All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route in the order they are designated by the Transportation Department Manager. The candidate will operate successfully in a cross-dock model picking up a loaded truck from a nightly delivery at the assigned loading dock and returning the empty truck back to the assigned lot at the end of the route. May be required to assist occasionally with loading-trucks, palletizing product, and performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
• Runs routes efficiently, meeting or exceeding designated route times
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using a hand cart, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions.
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies are on invoices. Communicate all errors/returns.
• Calls in when a customer does not receive their entire order (shorts)
• Handles any customer complaints professionally
• Handles company equipment properly, follow written driver safety rules, and performs a pre-trip inspection. Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Sysco policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Degrees/Certificates Minimum Required: High School or GED or equivalent

Experience

• One-year route delivery experience or applicable background driving a straight truck
• Valid Commercial Driver's License - Class B (Class A preferred)
• 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.

Skills

• Operate vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Meet or exceed established cases per error goals
• Demonstrate strong customer relations and problem resolution skills.
• Effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision.
• Develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Proven ability to communicate articulately and perform simple arithmetic (Experience in handling money preferred)
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Managing Work
• Adaptability
• Building Trust
• Follow-up
• Communication

OTHER INFORMATION

• Frequent lifting of product up to 50 lbs. during the shift, infrequent lifting to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to climb on and off the box of the truck
• Frequent bending, squatting, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to work in confined spaces

OVERVIEW

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