Class A Truck Driver

US Foods, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading foodservice company as a truck driver, providing essential delivery services to our customers. Enjoy a competitive salary with benefits starting on day one. We offer a retention bonus and a commitment to your career development and well-being.

Benefits

Health insurance starting day one

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to operate manual transmission preferred.
• Fluent in English including road signs and signals.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive trucks to customers and unload products.
• Verify delivery accuracy and handle payments as needed.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Safety Awareness

Education

Valid CDL Class A

Six months commercial driving experience

Job description

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

Schedule

Looking for more home time? 92% of our drivers are home daily!

Tuesday – Saturday

Start times vary between 8PM – 2AM

10-12 hours a day, 50-55 hours per week

• 10,000 retention bonus for eligible candidates

Benefits Day One!

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, strong safety culture, excellent local leadership, and much more!

Main Ingredients of the Job

Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled customer delivery times.

Carefully unload products from the trailer with a two-wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand and place in designated customer storage areas.

Verify the accuracy of delivery with customers and obtain proper signatures.

Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable.

Perform all customer service responsibilities professionally to enhance our client experience.

Perform all pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift / carry / push / pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repeatedly during each shift.

Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift).

What You Bring to the Table

Register with 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 of six months commercial driving experience (any industry) or three months in food and/or beverage delivery required.

Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations.

Must be able to read and communicate in English, including understanding highway traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.

Why US Foods

US Foods helps our customers Make It with products and services that shape the communities where we live and work. Opportunities in our company abound for skilled, forward-thinking associates.

Great drivers are crucial to the US Foods team and are one of the important faces of our organization. On and off the road, our drivers strive for integrity and reliability, building trusting relationships with customers.

Our cultural beliefs, the pillars that define our work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service, underpin these efforts. We believe in helping our drivers succeed and grow!

At US Foods

we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

Note: Registering with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is mandatory. Visit https://clearancehouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register to register. If you encounter issues, see the 'Clearinghouse Help' section on the website.

Compensation depends on experience, education, skills, location, and other factors. The base rate for this role is approximately $36.50 to $38.11 per hour.

This role may also include overtime pay and a retention bonus.

Benefits include health insurance, pre-tax accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, disability coverage, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. For more details, visit https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.