Driver - CDL A (Nights)

Gold Star Foods; Pendergrass (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Home daily

Weekends off

Consistent routes

Modern equipment

Job summary

Gold Star Foods is hiring experienced Full-Time CDL Class A Route Delivery Drivers for our Pendergrass, GA location. You will transport and deliver foodservice products to K–12 schools, working on local and regional routes with a Monday–Friday schedule and an evening/night shift.

Starting pay is $27.50 per hour with 45–55 hours per week and home daily. Join a safety‑driven team operating modern equipment and contributing to school nutrition programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL Class A license.
• Experience delivering to K-12 or foodservice distribution is a plus.
• Commitment to safety and DOT/FMCSA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tractor-trailers for local and regional deliveries to K-12 schools.
• Complete multi-stop routes on schedule and accurately document deliveries.
• Use pallets jacks, dollies, and lift gates to load/unload products.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections.
• Maintain safe driving practices and compliance with hours-of-service rules.

Skills

CDL Class A

Delivery experience

Customer service

Job description

TITLE: CDL A Driver – Full-Time

DIVISION: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Company Overview

Gold Star Foods, a division of GS Foods Group, is a leading foodservice distributor specializing in nutritious meal solutions for K–12 schools across the United States. We take pride in delivering quality products, dependable service, and exceptional customer experiences to the schools and communities we serve.

Our drivers are the backbone of our operations, playing a critical role in ensuring schools receive the products they need to provide nutritious meals to students every day.

At Gold Star Foods, we believe in investing in our teammates by providing competitive compensation, modern equipment, a safety-focused work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to creating a workplace built on teamwork, accountability, respect, and exceptional service.

Join a company where your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and your contributions make a difference.

Position Summary

Gold Star Foods is hiring experienced Full-Time CDL Class A Route Delivery Drivers for our Pendergrass, GA location!

Are you a dependable, safety-focused CDL A Truck Driver looking for a stable, full-time driving opportunity with competitive pay, consistent routes, and the ability to be home daily with weekends off?

We are seeking professional Class A drivers to safely transport and deliver foodservice products to K–12 schools throughout our regional service area.

This position is ideal for drivers experienced in tractor-trailer operations, local and regional delivery, dedicated routes, multi-stop deliveries, and foodservice distribution who take pride in delivering exceptional customer service.

As a Gold Star Foods driver, you'll operate newer equipment, work with a supportive transportation team, and play an essential role in supporting school nutrition programs.

WHY DRIVE WITH GOLD STAR FOODS?

• Competitive Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour
• Full-Time Employment: Average 45–55 hours per week
• Home Daily: Return home after completing your assigned routes
• Weekends Off: Monday–Friday work schedule
• Consistent Routes: School-based foodservice deliveries
• Modern Equipment: Newer Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks
• Overtime Opportunities: Overtime compensation in accordance with applicable law and company policy
• Career Stability: Join an established, growing foodservice distribution organization
• Meaningful Work: Help deliver essential food products to schools and communities

Position Details

Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: 86 Jackson Concourse, Pendergrass, GA

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Shift: Evening/Night Shift

Start Time: Approximately 7:00 p.m. until route completion

Average Weekly Hours: 45–55 hours

Route Type: Local and regional school foodservice deliveries

Home Time: Home Daily

Weekends: Off

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class A commercial motor vehicles, including tractor-trailers, to transport and deliver foodservice products to K–12 schools and designated customer locations.
• Complete assigned local and regional multi-stop delivery routes safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Operate newer Peterbilt and Freightliner trucks equipped with lift gates and delivery equipment.
• Load, unload, and deliver products using electric and manual pallet jacks, two-wheel dollies, and lift gates.
• Perform hands-on deliveries, including touch freight, at locations with and without loading docks.
• Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip DOT vehicle inspections to ensure equipment is safe and roadworthy.
• Verify product quantities, maintain accurate delivery records, and obtain required customer signatures.
• Follow established delivery routes, dispatch instructions, and customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, hours-of-service regulations, and company safety policies.
• Safely maneuver tractor-trailers in school parking lots, loading areas, and other delivery locations.
• Provide professional, courteous customer service while maintaining positive relationships with school personnel and customers.
• Communicate promptly with dispatch and transportation leadership regarding delays, delivery discrepancies, equipment concerns, or safety issues.
• Report accidents, injuries, vehicle damage, and unsafe conditions immediately in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of assigned trucks, trailers, and delivery equipment.

Work Schedule

Support additional transportation and operational responsibilities as assigned.

Days: Monday–Friday

Shift: Evening/Night Shift

Start Time: Approximately 7:00 p.m.

End Time: Upon completion of assigned delivery routes

Average Weekly Hours: 45–55 hours

Home Daily: No regularly scheduled overnight stays

Weekends