Class A CDL Driver *$29/hr + 5K Sign On Bonus!*

Pet Food Experts; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Home weekly

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

3 weeks PTO

Safety footwear reimbursement

Pet discounts

Job summary

Pet Food Experts in Orrville, OH is hiring CDL Class A drivers for regional routes delivering pet food to independent retailers. Drivers enjoy home every week, competitive pay, and year‑round work.

Typical day starts 5:00–7:00 AM with about 400 miles per route, 10–13 hours, and 1–2 overnight routes weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and 3 weeks PTO after 90 days.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license and valid DOT Medical Certificate required.
• 1+ year of CDL driving experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and enter/exit truck repeatedly.
• Pass pre-employment checks (drug test, background, MVR).

Responsibilities

• Deliver pet food and supplies to independent pet retailers.
• Unload product using pallet jacks.
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately.
• Provide dependable, professional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Education

CDL Class A license

DOT Medical Certificate

Job description

Description

Our drivers are the heartbeat of Pet Food Experts. We offer competitive pay, reliable year-round work, great benefits, and routes designed to get you home every week.

Pay & Perks

• $29.00/hr + overtime after 40 hours
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Home every week — no scheduled weekends
• Medical, dental, vision + 401(k)
• 3 weeks of PTO annually, accruing from day one; available after 90 days
• Safety footwear reimbursement
• Employee discounts on pet food & supplies through Pet Perks

The Equipment

• Freightliner Cascadia and M2
• Automatic transmission
• Day cab
• Liftgates and select reefer units

The Route

• Delivery area includes Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York
• Approximately 400 miles per route
• Average 15 stops on day routes and 25 stops on overnight routes
• Start times generally range from 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
• 1–2 overnight routes per week
• Typical workday: 10–13 hours
• Mix of city and interstate driving

The Job

• Drive a tractor-trailer on assigned regional routes
• Deliver pet food and supplies to independent pet retailers
• Unload product using pallet and hand jacks
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately
• Provide dependable, professional customer service

This is a hands-on delivery position. Drivers should be comfortable unloading product, getting in and out of the truck throughout the day, and working independently.

What You Bring

• CDL Class A license + valid DOT Medical Certificate
• 1+ year of CDL driving experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and repeatedly get in and out of the truck
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to pass a physical, drug test, background check, and MVR review

Why Drivers Stick Around Predictable routes. Reliable work. No scheduled weekends. Real benefits. And a team that values the people behind the wheel.

Ready to get home every week and get paid right?

Curious what it's actually like? Check out @LifeatPFX on Instagram for real stories from the road and behind-the-scenes looks at our team.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment testing.

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.