Delivery Driver Class A

Smart Foodservice Stores; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US FOODS is seeking a CDL A Delivery Driver for Chester, VA. You will safely drive, back into docks, and unload with precision while delivering to customers with trust and reliability.

The role requires a CDL A with timely endorsements, at least 21 years old, 6+ months of CDL experience (or 3 months in food/beverage delivery), English proficiency, and the ability to operate a manual transmission. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, disability coverage, retirement plans, and a stock purchase

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required with proper endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Minimum 6 months commercial driving experience (any industry) or 3 months in food/beverage delivery.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Operating a manual transmission is preferred; may be required in some locations.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse registration is required by DOT.

Responsibilities

• Safe driving delivering products to customers in a timely and safe manner.
• Unload products using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand; 100% touch freight.
• Verify deliveries with customers and collect signatures.
• Provide professional customer service during delivery.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards.
• Handle collections and payments when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

CDL A license

Experience in CDL driving

English proficiency

Manual transmission

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Job description

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.

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

Schedule & Location

Monday to Friday | Dispatch Midnight - 1 AM | Chester, VA

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.

About US FOODS®

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

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

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