Class A CDL Driver *5K Sign On Bonus!*

Pet Food Experts; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Home weekly

3 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Safety footwear reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pet Food Experts is looking for CDL-A drivers to operate regional routes delivering pet food to independent retailers. The role involves unloading, accurately completing paperwork, and delivering reliable customer service on a home-every-week schedule.

Typical days feature early start times, with opportunities to earn a guaranteed minimum weekly pay and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical/dental/vision and 401(k), plus PTO and footwear reimbursement.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license and 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 and ability to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CDL Class A license

DOT Medical Certificate

Customer service

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Pass pre-employment checks

Job description

Description

• Guaranteed minimum weekly pay: $1,700
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Home every week — no scheduled weekends
• 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

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

• Guaranteed minimum weekly pay: $1,700
• $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 tractors
• Refrigerated straight trucks from Freightliner and International
• Automatic and manual transmissions
• Day cabs
• Trailers equipped with rail lifts and inverters
• Refrigerated straight trucks have tuck-away liftgates
• Trucks are equipped with driver-facing cameras

The Route

• Delivery area includes Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
• Route mileage varies from approximately 150 to nearly 900 miles
• Day routes average 6–12 stops
• Overnight routes average 15–22 stops
• Start times vary by route, generally between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM
• 1 overnight route per week
• Typical workday: 10–14 hours
• Expect a wide variety of driving, including coastal, mountain, urban, and rural routes

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.