CDL Driver Class A REQUIRED

The Anderson-DuBose Company; Lordstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Career development

Benefits package

Community involvement

PTO & 401(k)

Job summary

The Anderson-DuBose Company in Lordstown, OH is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to deliver products to restaurant customers and manage loading docks. The role requires at least two years of CDL experience and a commitment to safety and paperwork accuracy.

We offer a $7,000 sign-on bonus, opportunities for development, and competitive compensation. Join a team known for reliable service and 24/7 operations at multiple distribution centers.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience – Customer service, handheld device usage, and multi-temperature environments.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA rules and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely and professionally operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• Use PIT/MHE such as electric pallet jack and hand truck.
• Maneuver vehicles in congested areas with limited space.
• Deliver products to customers and unload using conveyors, carts, or pallets.
• Provide customer service to store personnel and consumers.
• Complete delivery and pickup paperwork.
• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections.
• Communicate with shift supervisor, dispatch, and coworkers.

Skills

Customer service

DOT/FMCSA rules

OSHA regulations

Technical skills

Handheld device usage

Multi-temperature environment

Stocking/unloading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

PIT/MHE equipment

Job description

Who we are:

The Anderson-DuBose Company, established in 1991, is a full-service distribution company for major quick service restaurants in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. We currently have four distribution center locations: Lordstown, Ohio (headquarters), Rochester, New York, Jacksonville, Florida, and Jefferson City, Tennessee. (Transportation and Warehouse are the two largest departments at each DC and typically operate 24/7.) We are always looking for growth opportunities, with a new addition planned during the third quarter of 2028, in Indiana. We own and operate our own truck fleet, have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and consider our associates our greatest asset. We are the proud winners of the NorthCoast 99 Top Employer award TWELVE years in a row and have been chosen for a Top Workplace award in Northeast Ohio as well. In 2019 and 2022 we received the Chipotle Distributor of the Year Award. We have also been named McDonald’s US 2020 Supplier of the Year which is the highest honor we could receive from our customer. Most recently, we have proudly been awarded the 2024 Smart Culture Award and the 2026 Joan Kovach Safety Leadership Award.

Opportunity Summary

The Driver’s function is to operate a tractor-trailer combination to accomplish several duties. The first, and most common duty is the accurate delivery of products to the various restaurant customers. Drivers must also regularly position trailers at the appropriate loading dock so they can be loaded; on occasion this duty may be performed for an entire shift. To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a Class A CDL with at least two years of previous work experience utilizing this credential.

How you will make contributions that matter

• Safely and professionally operate a commercial motor vehicle.


• Use Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and/or Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as an electric pallet jack and/or hand truck.


• Maneuver vehicles and equipment in congested areas with limited space and potential obstacles.


• Unload and deliver products to our customer utilizing various methodologies that may include manual conveyors, carts, or pallets in multi-temperature environments.


• Provide exceptional customer service to consumers and store personnel.


• Complete delivery and pick up paperwork.


• Pick up returned product as required.


• Collect company assets to include payments, carts, pallets, etc.


• Complete pre-trip, in-route, and post-trip inspections of equipment and vehicle.


• Complete company training and certifications as required.


• Effectively communicate and maintain contact with shift supervisor, dispatch, and/or co-workers.


• Other duties may be assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Education – High School Diploma or GED.


• Experience – Customer service experience, Experience with a handheld ordering device and working in a multi-temperature environment, Stocking, product handling, local delivery, or unloading experience, Foodservice distribution, grocery store, or beverage delivery experience.


• Other Required Skills or Abilities – Knowledge of DOT rules and FMCSA guidelines, OSHA regulations, customer service, technical skills.

What we offer to our Associates:

• $7000 Sign On Bonus


• Development and growth opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.


• Meaningful and competitive compensation and benefits programs for our associates and their families.


• Opportunities to become involved with the community via volunteer events and charitable contribution opportunities.


• Generous paid time off and 401(k) plan with company match.

EOE STATEMENT

• We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


• At The Anderson-DuBose Co, we offer a company culture unlike any other! We have had growth and success over the past 31 years! We are dedicated to being a leader in the distribution industry by providing world‑class service and brand protection to our valued business partners. Our esteemed associates are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, environmental sustainability, respect for each other, community engagement and ethical conduct while fostering a culture of employee appreciation.

The Anderson-DuBose Company complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment with regard to race, religion, national origin, color, age, or military status.

The Anderson-DuBose Company is a Minority Owned Company. Employment with The Anderson-DuBose Company is at will.