Class A Delivery Driver- Paducah

Core-Mark International; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Core-Mark International is hiring a CDL-A Delivery Driver in Paducah, KY. The role features weekends off, consistent routes, and overnight travel with two overnights weekly. Expect a weekly pay range and a $10,000 sign-on bonus, plus a $500/month performance bonus potential.

Excellent benefits and career growth are highlighted. You'll deliver food products to local customers, unload, and ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining safety and professional customer service.

Qualifications

• 6+ months commercial driving experience preferred.
• Strong customer service mindset required.
• Must be able to unload and handle freight as needed.
• Attention to safety and DOT compliance essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food products to local customers on scheduled routes.
• Unload products and place in designated areas.
• Complete deliveries safely and on time; interact professionally with customers.
• Maintain required DOT/log paperwork and vehicle inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CDL-A License

Job description

CDL-A Delivery Driver - Weekends Off | $1,500+ weekly Location: Paducah, KY

Schedule

Monday – Friday (weekends off!) Overnight Travel: Two overnights per week (Monday & Wednesday Nights) Hotel accommodations + per diem provided

Pay & Bonuses

• $1,538 – $1,730 per week (avg. $80K–$90K annually)
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $500/month performance bonus (up to $6,000/year)

Why Drivers Choose Us

• Consistent routes & hours
• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) with company match + stock purchase plan
• Paid time off + holidays
• Education Assistance & growth opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Deliver food products to local customers on scheduled routes
• Unload product and place in designated areas
• Complete deliveries safely and on time
• Interact with customers professionally

What You Need

• Valid Class A CDL
• Safe driving record
• Ability to handle touch freight (unloading required)
• Strong customer service mindset

Additional Requirements & Responsibilities

The CDL Delivery Driver is responsible for driving a tractor trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Delivery Drivers start out early AM at their prospective HUB and begin their daily route. The driver will typically offload 10-12K pounds of freight each day with the aid of a hand truck/dolly. Product is shipped in plastic totes and/or boxes depending on merchandise.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed. Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately reports all safety hazards.
• Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
• Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
• Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
• Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures.
• Collects money (cash or checks) where required.
• Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors.
• Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
• Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months commercial driving experience
• Valid CDL-A
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
• Pass road test
• Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
• Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location