CDL Class A Local Driver

Gourmet Foods International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401K with company match

Profit-Sharing Program

Up to 34 paid days off

Paid Continuing education

PAID Parental Leave

Employee Discount

Referral Bonus

Accident Insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary long-term and short-term dis

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

Gourmet Foods International in Detroit, MI is seeking a full-time CDL driver with at least one year of experience to join our team. You will deliver perishable goods to customers along dedicated routes, maintain load temperatures, and ensure accurate invoicing.

We offer a base salary range of $85,000–$95,000 plus a monthly safety bonus and strong benefits, including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid days off, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year CDL Class driving experience.
• TWIC card required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip responsibilities and verify route/account numbers for deliveries.
• Drive to and deliver orders following DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Maintain load temperatures per specifications.
• Unload products and obtain signatures; manage payments when needed.
• Report discrepancies and communicate errors to management.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

TWIC card

Refrigeration experience

Physical stamina

Punctuality

Safety compliance

Education

High School or GED

Tools

XM Radio

Bluetooth

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Detroit, MI - Detroit, MI 48202Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GEDSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: TransportationMinimum of one year of CDL Class driving experience required***

WHAT WE OFFER

Up to $95,000 per year. (based on experience)

Best-in-class pay rates with guaranteed minimum salary.

Monthly safety bonus up to $250.00.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision.
• 401K with company match.
• Profit-Sharing Program.
• Up to 34 paid days off.
• 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.

Home Daily.

On-site, 24/7 maintenance support — no sitting for days waiting on repairs

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performing all pre-trip responsibilities, including checking route numbers and account numbers for assigned deliveries, counting items and checking customer invoices of products that have been loaded, and performing the \"pre-trip safety check\" inspection of truck and trailer according to DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Driving to and delivering customer orders following all DOT/FMCSA, state regulations, and GFI procedures and protocols
• Maintaining load temperatures according to load specifications
• Unloading products from the trailer with a hand truck or by hand and placing them in designated customer storage areas.
• Verifying delivery of items with customers and obtaining proper signatures; collecting money (cash or checks) when required; contacting management for authorization when discrepancies on the invoice and communicating all errors/returns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21.
• Valid CDL License (Class A or B, depending on route requirements).
• TWIC card required.
• Refrigeration experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Ascend and descend a step up to 17 inches from the floor.
• Climb up and down 3 rungs of a ladder, with the first rung at 21 inches from the ground.
• Consistent, regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to work scheduled shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business and operational needs.

Availability:Candidates must meet the scheduling requirements of the position. Depending on the role and business needs, schedules may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or travel. We will discuss specific scheduling and availability requirements during the hiring process. GFI will consider reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gourmet Foods International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law