Lincoln Route Driver

Cash-Wa Distributing; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cash-Wa Distributing in Lincoln is hiring for the Lincoln Route Driver position, focusing on delivering to large accounts with a strong emphasis on customer relationships and attention to detail. Offering competitive wages, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and benefits like medical insurance and paid time off, this role provides a stable and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility

Discounted product rates

401k plan contributions after 90 days

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Current CDL or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Driver should be 18 years old (21 for cross-state routes).
• Good driving record is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products on scheduled routes and build loads for each stop.
• Maintain attention to detail in reading delivery tickets.
• Develop relationships with repeat customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer relationship management

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

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This position starts & ends in Lincoln! (most are home daily)

• Competitive wages
• Steady year-around work
• No scheduled weekends for most positions (noted in the posting if possible)
• Extremely low Medical insurance premiums (just $13 bi-weekly for an employee only plan!)
• $1,500 new CDL driver sign on bonus plus quarterly bonus potential
• Family-owned company that understands family
  
  

Do you enjoy making connections with and helping local businesses grow? We have positions that touch freight and helps keep you fit, as well as drop & hook positions, so a variety of options to fit what you are looking for!

Sign on bonus of $1,500! $200 at 3 months, $300 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months; and $500 at 18 months

Eligible for quarterly bonuses

Eligibility starts after receiving your Class A CDL if you do not have at time of hire

The highlighted jobs are what we are actively hiring for right now, but we are always keeping our eye open for candidates for the other positions, so let us know what else you are interested in!

Early Morning Key Account Route (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri) (Pays $1.50/hr differential)

These routes start at 1am and average 8-9 hours per day delivering to large accounts. Will have fewer delivery stops, but be heavier loads. Route drivers start the morning picking up the packed trailer and follow the delivery route given. At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers.

This route requires 2 people on the route. One CDL driver and the over can be a trainee or a permanent lumper if not interested in getting your CDL.

Early Morning Key Account Overnight Route (Mon & Tues, Thur & Fri) (Pays $1.50/hr differential)

These routes start at 1am and average 10-12 hours per day delivering to large accounts. This is two, 2-day routes that will require an overnight stay; will be put up for the night and receive $40 per diem for each overnight stay. Will have fewer delivery stops, but be heavier loads. Route drivers start the morning picking up the loaded trailer and follow the delivery route given. At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers.

Regular Mon-Fri Route

Work 4-5 days per week running our Monday-Friday routes and averaging 40-50 hours per week. Typical days start from 4:30am 5:30am, depending on the route you are on. End times vary depending on the size of the orders. Route drivers start the morning picking up the packed trailer and follow the delivery route given. At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers. For our longer routes we are moving towards scheduling 4 days per week which should average about 45 hours per week with occasional 5 day weeks to cover routes as needed.

Regional OTR CDL Drivers (4-6 days out)

Kearney based no-touch CDL position that will generally be out 4-6 days, possibly 10 days. Back 1-2 days, and repeat. Runs will generally include three or more stops from the time it leaves Lincoln to the time it returns. Drivers will have a sleeper cab that is governed at 70 mpg and are paid by the mile, $.63, with an average of 2k - 3k miles per week, plus will be eligible for Detention and Layover pay. Will receive a per diem of $40 per overnight stay (taxable) and be eligible for paid time off and holiday pay at the rate of 8 hours per day using the average gross pay of the prior two pay periods.

Early Morning Key Account Route (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat) (Pays $1.50/hr differential)

These routes start at 12am and average 9-10 hours per day delivering to large accounts. Route drivers start the morning picking up the loaded trailer and follow the delivery route given. At each stop, there will be some building of the loads to take in to the customer which requires attention to detail in reading and scanning delivery tickets, working with the customer on where to place their products, getting required signatures, and developing relationships with these repeat customers.

Lincoln Shuttle (requires doubles)

This position typically will haul two empty trailers from Lincoln to Kearney, pick up 2 full trailers, and bring back to Lincoln two times per night, but may shuttle to other locations. Typically runs from 6pm 4am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; and on Sunday can start as early as 4pm.

Day Backhaul Route

Leave from our facility in Lincoln at 4am and drive an empty single trailer to a remote location to pick up product to deliver back to the Lincoln facility. Depending on the through-put for that facility, you may wait 30 minutes to 3 hours before your trailer is loaded and returned. This is an hourly position and you will be on the clock from the time you leave Lincoln to the time you return.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100lbs
  
  

Benefits

• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Discounted product rates
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days
• 90 days: Eligible to contribute to 401k plan
• 180 day: 2 PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  
  

Driver Requirements

• 18 years old, 21 years old for positions crossing state lines
• Current CDL, or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Have a good driving record
  
  

Required Education

• High school or equivalent
  
  

H&S Enterprises, Inc., works exclusively with Cash-Wa Distributing and delivers to their customers. Cash-Wa Distributing is one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest. Their continued growth of current and new markets has continued to increase the stops and routes performed by H&S Enterprises proving additional opportunities to drivers like you! Join a growing team that focuses on relationships.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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