CDL A Regional Truck Driver

gourmet FOODS; Florida; On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K with company match

Profit-Sharing Program

Up to 34 paid days off

Per diem for meals

Paid hotel stays

Paid continuing education

PAID Parental Leave

Employee Discount

Referral Bonus

Accident Insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary long-term and short-term-dis

Company Paid EAP (Employee Assistance)

Job summary

gourmet FOODS is hiring a CDL driver responsible for safe, on-time delivery of customer orders. You will perform pre-trip inspections, monitor loads and temperatures, and ensure accurate deliveries with proper documentation.

This role requires a valid CDL, physical ability to lift 50 lbs, and compliance with DOT regulations. A drug screen and background check are conducted as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• CDL license required and 21+.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspections, verifying routes, product counts, and safety checks per DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Safely drive and deliver customer orders following all federal, state, and company protocols.
• Maintain proper load temperatures as specified in product specifications.
• Unload products by hand or with a hand truck and place items in designated storage areas.
• Verify deliveries, obtain signatures, collect payments when required, and communicate discrepancies.
• Manage backhauls in accordance with dispatch instructions and load efficiency.
• Complete post-trip tasks including paperwork, safety checks, and parking.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and handle complaints professionally.

Skills

CDL License

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

What We Offer

• Up to $78,000 per year (based experience).
• Guaranteed minimum salary – best-in-class pay rates.
• Monthly safety bonus – up to $250.
• Home 2–3 days in a row each week- Home Weekly.
• Reset hours at home.
• Generous benefits package, including:
• 401K with company match
• Profit-Sharing Program
• Up to 34 paid days off
• Paid Continuing education
• Employee Discount
• Referral Bonus
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary long-term and short-term disability
• Company Paid EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Modern equipment – late-model trucks with XM Radio and Bluetooth.
• Family-owned values with a national presence. We care about our team and treat you like one of our own.
• On-site, 24/7 maintenance support — no sitting for days waiting on repairs.

What We Offer

• Up to $78,000 per year (based experience).
• Guaranteed minimum salary – best-in-class pay rates.
• Monthly safety bonus – up to $250.
• Home 2–3 days in a row each week- Home Weekly.
• Reset hours at home.
• Generous benefits package, including:
• Health, dental, vision
• 401K with company match
• Profit-Sharing Program
• Up to 34 paid days off
• Per diem for meals
• Paid hotel stays
• Paid Continuing education
• PAID Parental Leave
• Employee Discount
• Referral Bonus
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary long-term and short-term disability
• Company Paid EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Modern equipment – late-model trucks with XM Radio and Bluetooth.
• Dedicated routes – consistent schedules.
• Family-owned values with a national presence. We care about our team and treat you like one of our own.
• On-site, 24/7 maintenance support — no sitting for days waiting on repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform pre-trip inspections, including verifying routes, checking product counts, and completing safety checks in compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Safely drive and deliver customer orders while following all federal, state, and company protocols.
• Maintain proper load temperatures as specified in product specifications.
• Unload products by hand or using a hand truck and place items in designated customer storage areas.
• Verify deliveries, obtain signatures, collect payments (when required), and communicate discrepancies or returns.
• Manage backhauls in accordance with dispatch instructions, jurisdictional compliance, and load efficiency.
• Complete post-trip tasks, including unloading returns, submitting paperwork and payments, vehicle safety check, and secure parking.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, handling any complaints professionally and effectively.
• Promptly report accidents, injuries, or equipment damage.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age: 21 years old.
• Valid CDL License.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to step up 17 inches and climb up to three rungs of a ladder.

GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.