Class A Delivery Driver

usfoods; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Garland, TX is seeking a CDL A Delivery Driver to join our team. You will safely drive, navigate highways and city streets, back into docks, unload with care, and verify deliveries with customers.

Starting pay is $33.40 per hour with overtime after 40 hours. Schedule is Monday through Saturday, 5 days; start times range from 2am to 6am. Benefits begin Day One, including health care and retirement savings; teamwork and safety are emphasized across all routes.

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL Class A with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6 months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3 months in food/beverage delivery.
• Able to read/communicate in English and understand highway signs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products to customers safely and timely.
• Unload products using two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand; handle 100% touch freight.
• Verify deliveries with customers and collect signatures.
• Provide professional customer service to enhance experience.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety.
• Handle collections/payments when applicable.

Skills

English proficiency

6 months driving experience

Manual transmission operation

Safe driving

Education

CDL Class A license

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Job description

Class A Drivers start at $33.40 per hour plus overtime after 40 hours in a week!

Schedule & Location

Monday - Saturday, 5 days. Start times range between 2am - 6am Garland, TX.

Benefits Day One

From affordable health care to retirement savings, your benefits begin immediately, not weeks later!

CDL A Delivery Driver - Position Overview

Join us in delivering more than just food; we deliver trust, reliability, and a promise of excellence. You'll safely navigate the highway and city streets, back into tight docks, and unload with precision. The CDL A Delivery Driver role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it's about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Driving: Deliver products to our customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unloading: Skillfully unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, placing them in the designated storage areas - 100% touch freight.
• Delivery Verification: Verify deliveries with customers & secure signatures.
• Customer Service: Provide professional service to enhance customer experience.
• Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Account Management: Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry/push/pull/lower 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required.
• Driving & working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required.
• Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment as low as 0 degrees.
• Continuously grasp objects & manipulate objects. Frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel/bend, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, and use manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• *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 6-months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3-months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.
• Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records.

Compensation

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is $33.40

Benefits for this role 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.

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