CDL Driver - Calhoun, GA

US Foods; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a dedicated truck driver in Calhoun, Georgia, to safely deliver products to customers, ensuring timely and accurate service. As part of the role, you will be responsible for driving, unloading products, and maintaining customer relations.

The ideal candidate must have a valid CDL Class A, at least six months of commercial driving experience, and be able to handle physical demands of the job. We offer competitive compensation, including overtime pay and a variety of benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A issued by the state of residence.
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive trucks and meet delivery schedules.
• Unload products using relevant equipment.
• Verify delivery accuracy with customers.

Skills

Ability to operate manual transmission

Customer service skills

Ability to lift 20 to 80+ lbs.

Driving in inclement weather

Education

Valid CDL Class A

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Job description

Compensation

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The training base rate is $24.87 and after training will be paid component pay based on miles, cases, and stops as applicable. As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits

Benefits may include health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. Review available benefits at https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

Schedule

• Sunday night – Friday.
• 4 or 5 days workweeks available (2 or 3 days off during the week).
• Most routes dispatched between 10 pm – 3 am.
• Must be willing to do team routes when needed.

Main Ingredients of the Job

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled delivery times.
• Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two‑wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas.
• Verify accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures.
• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable.
• Professionally perform customer service responsibilities to enhance client experience.
• Perform all pre‑trip and post‑trip equipment inspection.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift.
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift).

What You Bring to the Table

• Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum of six months commercial driving experience in any industry OR three months in the food and/or beverage delivery industry.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English; able to hold a conversation, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and enter information on reports and records.

* Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is required by the Department of Transportation. All drivers must register with the FMCSA website. If you have not registered, visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register to complete registration. For assistance, see the “Clearinghouse Help” section on the website.