CDL-A Truck Driver (Intrastate)

Hoffman Beverage Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Discounted)

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hoffman Beverage Company in Chesapeake, VA seeks a full-time Delivery Driver to cover end loader and side loader routes when drivers are off. You will train with drivers, deliver beer products, and manage loading/unloading. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule and no ELD requirements for short-haul work.

Must be 23+, hold a Virginia CDL-A with medical card, pass DOT and background checks, and lift heavy loads regularly. Benefits include health, PTO, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Must hold a Virginia CDL-A license and valid medical card.
• Must maintain an acceptable driving record per company/DOT requirements.
• Must be able to lift 25–50 lbs regularly and handle up to 165 lbs for keg products.
• Must pass a DOT physical and DOT Road Test.
• Must pass a post-offer criminal and MVR background and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Cover end loader and side loader routes when drivers are off.
• Train with drivers to learn procedures at all accounts.
• Deliver to accounts within service windows and ensure proper order verification.
• Handle pallets and cases, stock coolers and displays, and rotate products by date.
• Complete invoicing and collect payment for delivered invoices (no cash).
• Unload damaged goods and return paperwork; maintain trailer cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

CDL-A License

DOT knowledge

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Employees Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

TEAMWORK - ATTITUDE - PASSION - INTEGRITY - NEVER SATISFIED

Hoffman Beverage Company is a leading, local, and family-owned distributor that was founded in 1919. We are committed to our mission of distributing the world's best beverages through great people and genuine partnerships. Hoffman Beverage is dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with our customers, suppliers, and communities. We proudly embrace our values, as they define the qualities we impart in our team and our organization.

General Summary

This full-time position involves covering end loader and side loader routes when delivery drivers are off. When not covering a route, you’ll train alongside delivery drivers to learn procedures at all accounts. With a Monday through Friday schedule, you’ll be home daily, and the short haul driving means no Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Flexible route start times determined by account service windows.
• Delivering on 38-45’ combination end loader trailers with lift gate – All package beer is sequenced and palletized by account in trailers. Driver is responsible for offloading pallets at accounts, verifying order with account, stock coolers and windows, merchandise, rotate product by code dates, and face product on displays, hot shelves, cooler, cold boxes, and back-room stock.
• Delivering on 16-18 bay combination side loaders – All package beer and kegs loaded in trailer bays. Driver is responsible for offloading cases and kegs onto carts or hand truck, stock coolers and windows, rotate package beer and kegs by code dates when delivering at accounts.
• Deliver to all accounts on truck in a safe manner and within the account’s service windows.
• Repeated handling of cases weighing 25-50 lbs. and maneuver up to 165 lbs. when handling keg products.
• Utilize lift gate, hand truck, carts, and/or other equipment to move and/or stack cases and kegs of varying size and weight throughout the shift.
• Properly invoicing of orders, and collecting payment for all delivered invoices (no cash accepted)
• Returning from route - unload damaged goods, customer returns, complete necessary paperwork, and synchronize handheld. Unload all equipment, materials, and remove trash from trailers.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the tractor, loading dock area, and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• All drivers are required to provide exceptional customer service and present themselves in a professional manner.
• Operating delivery equipment in a safe manner aligned with company safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Must have a valid med card and Virginia CDL-A license.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record in compliance with company and DOT requirements.
• Must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and maneuver up to 165 lbs. when handling keg products.
• This position must pass DOT physical and DOT Road Test.
• This position must pass a post-offer criminal and MVR background and drug test.

What Do We Offer?

Full-Time employees of Hoffman Beverage will have access to a selection of employee benefits, including:

• Competitive Health Insurance at a DISCOUNTED cost w/ participation in our Employee Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement plan w/ competitive company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Moral of the story, if you love our products, you'll really enjoy being part of the Hoffman Beverage team!