Class A Truck Driver

Kroger Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Houston, TX is seeking a distribution driver to safely transport goods to stores and customers. You will drive, inspect, and maintain trailers, backhauls, and receive shipments with attention to safety and efficiency.

The role requires a valid Commercial Class A CDL and DOT medical clearance, with the ability to work all shifts including weekends. Strong emphasis on accuracy, safety rules, and teamwork within the distribution network.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Commercial Class A CDL license.
• Must meet all Federal DOT physical requirements.
• At least 1 year of active driving experience; doubles preferred.
• Ability to back 53 trailers safely into docks or vendor locations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Adhere to all federal, state, corporate and departmental safety standards.
• Inspect truck for defects before, during and after trips; submit report on truck condition.
• Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.
• Weigh load.
• Unload merchandise at store.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verify products and quantities loaded.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform basic math and measurement tasks as required.

Skills

Commercial Class A CDL

Truck driving experience

Back 53 trailers

Safety conscious

Job description

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.
• Adhere to all federal, state, corporate and departmental safety standards.
• Inspect truck for defects before, during and after trips; submits report indicating truck condition.
• Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.
• Weigh load.
• Unload merchandise at store.
• Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verifies products and quantities as loaded.
• Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Ability to travel independently
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in oneonone and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Valid Commercial Class A CDL drivers license.
• Must meet all Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements of a Class A CDL driver.
• Familiarity with trucking terms and processes.
• Ability to back 53 trailers safely in to store docks or vendor locations.
• Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery and/or special tools: overthe road tractors, refrigeration units, and dollies, electric or manual pallet jacks
• 1 years active driving experience with one years doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• One year Tractor / Trailer driving experience

We continuously accept applications for roles like the one posted. Our team regularly reviews submissions and will contact applicants should a position become available that aligns with the applicants qualifications and our organizational priorities.