CDL B Driver

Food Authority; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced CDL B Delivery Drivers to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive weekly salary and a generous sign-on bonus. Drivers will ensure the safe and timely delivery of temperature-controlled products while adhering to DOT regulations. With opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. Join a family-oriented company that values its employees and provides the tools necessary for success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

5 Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old with a valid CDL B license and DOT medical card.
• 2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe delivery of temperature-controlled products.
• Manage Driver Apprentice/Helper during deliveries.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Commercial Driving Experience

Overnight Shift Work

Temperature-Controlled Delivery

Inventory Management

Education

CDL B License

DOT Medical Card

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Job Description

Come Join our Team! $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

At Food Authority, we ensure delivery and inventory management of temperature-controlled product to customer locations. We exceed our customer's expectations with a level of service that can only be counted on from Food Authority. In a rapidly changing distribution market, we are always looking for great people to come join our FAmily.

We're looking to hire experienced CDL B Delivery Drivers

Shift: Daily dispatch between 8pm-9pm, home every day

Location: Melville

CDL B Driver Weekly Salary: $1,200.00

Delivery Driver Qualifications

• Minimum Driver Requirements: Drivers must be 21 years of age.
• Drivers must have a minimum of 2 years of verifiable commercial driving experience in the last 3 years.
• Drivers must have a current drivers' license and current DOT medical card.
• No CDL accidents in the last 36 months (3 years).
• No major violations or suspensions in the last 36 months
• No suspension related to driving performance in the last 36 months (3 years).
• Must be able to work overnight and on Friday and Sunday nights.

Preferred Driver Requirements

• Minimum 1-year prior Food Distribution Experience
• Experience delivering from a liftgate
• Minimum 1 Year Material Handling Equipment Experience
• Experience working an overnight shift

Driver Responsibilities

• Ensure shipment of temperature-controlled and undamaged product, proper count of goods at customer locations, ensuring FIFO inventory management.
• Management of Driver Apprentice/Helper.
• Drive vehicles to designated destinations for customer product deliveries.
• Drive safely and deliver products within deadlines.
• Load and unload products from trucks or trailers.
• Put product away based on customer specifications.
• Maintain driving log, prepare vehicle performance forms, and complete daily paperwork.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Follow set, scheduled route for daily deliveries.
• Maintain and organize all delivery paperwork and deliver it to the proper personnel at the end of each shift.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly.
• Respond quickly to sounds.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• See and respond to dangerous situations, including night driving.

All potential applicants will undergo a road test in a Food Authority truck prior to employment.

Why choose Food Authority?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off including 5 holidays, 401K with company match, weekly pay).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, complying with all applicable laws.