CDL Class B Regional Driver

Gourmet Foods International; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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 International is hiring a full-time CDL Class B driver for operations in West Caldwell, NJ. You will safely drive and deliver customer orders, perform pre-trip and post-trip checks, and ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations while maintaining product integrity.

Assigned routes offer home time, competitive pay up to $75,000 annually, and a robust benefits package. Must be 21+, possess a valid CDL, and lift requirements as listed.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CDL Class B driving

Truck driving

Customer service

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GFI Northeast - West Caldwell, NJ 07006

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Category: Transportation

Minimum one year of CDL Class B driving experience required***

What We Offer

• Up to $75,000 per year (based on 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

• 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.

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