Delivery Driver Class A

Smart Foodservice Stores; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US FOODS® is seeking a CDL A Delivery Driver in Charlotte, NC, with Monday–Friday dispatch from 1 AM to 5 AM. You will navigate highways and local streets, safely delivering products to customers and backing into docks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and professional service to build trust with customers. Responsibilities include safe driving, unloading, verifying deliveries, and maintaining equipment safety.

Qualifications

• CDL-A with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6 months of commercial driving experience (any industry) or 3 months in food/beverage delivery.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must read/communicate in English.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration required.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and deliver products to customers in a timely manner.
• Unload and stage products using available equipment and manual handling.
• Verify deliveries with customers and collect signatures.
• Provide professional customer service throughout the delivery process.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure safety compliance.
• Handle collections and payments when applicable.

Skills

CDL Class A

Endorsements/DOT qualifications

English proficiency

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Job description

Schedule & Location

Monday - Friday | Dispatch 1 AM - 5 AM | Charlotte, NC

Our Drivers earn an average of $90,000 annually!

Become A US FOODS® CDL A Delivery Driver

Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.

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.

*Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver's license (CDL) and commercial learner's permit (CLP) holders' drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see "Clearinghouse Help" field on the clearinghouse page.

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 between $24.50 and $45.

As applicable, this role may also receive component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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