Class A Driver

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the distribution industry is seeking a CDL Driver in Fargo, ND. Responsibilities include performing vehicle inspections, delivering products safely, and ensuring customer satisfaction through accurate and professional service. The position offers competitive pay starting at $32.64/hour, excellent health benefits, and typically allows drivers to return home daily.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits package

Typically home daily

Starting pay at $32.64/hour

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A Driver's License and 1 year of Tractor Trailer experience.
• Valid medical card and understanding of DOT law are required.
• At least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Deliver and unload products while ensuring orders are accurate.
• Comply with FMCSA regulations and UNFI’s safety standards.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Vehicle maintenance

Customer communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Tractor trailer

Pallet jack

Job description

The essential functions and basic duties of the CDL Driver are to perform pre and post trip inspection of their vehicle utilizing knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures. As a Delivery Driver, you are also responsible for delivering and unloading products, reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checking orders for correct number of boxes.

Benefits:

• Starting at $32.64/hour or 75 cents per mile depending on the run.
• Primarily dispatching between 2AM and 5AM.
• Mostly pallet jack unload and some shuttle routes.
• Typically, home daily.
• Excellent health benefits package.

Additional Functions Include:

• Complying with FMCSA regulations.
• Delivering and unloading products utilizing equipment, including tractor trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks, load bars.
• Operating vehicle safely within UNFI guidelines minimizing accidents, traffic violations, and complaints from the public.
• Reporting any accident immediately to the Transportation Manager/Department.
• Keeping vehicles well maintained, safe, and secure, reporting any defects promptly using DCVR form.
• Picking up supplies and back hauls from vendors while completing related paperwork.
• Addressing and resolving customer problems as appropriate.
• Ensuring customer orders arrive in quality condition and correspond precisely to the initial order.
• Communicating professionally with customers and vendors.

Job Requirements

• Class A Driver's License Required.
• Minimum 1 year of Tractor Trailer experience.
• Valid medical card as prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration and a valid state specific Commercial Driver’s License (Class A and CDL Drivers require respective licensing).
• Basic knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) law and mandates and understanding of UNFI’s safety standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.