Local CDL A Touch Freight Delivery Driver - Newark NJ

Dicarlo-Distributors,-Inc.-1; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

DiCarlo Distributors Inc. in Newark, NJ is seeking a CDL Class A touch freight delivery driver to safely operate refrigerated vehicles and deliver food products throughout the Tri-State area.

This full-time role offers home daily routes, a training pay period, and potential earnings up to $100,000 per year; benefits include a pension plan and comprehensive health coverage. Applicants must meet DOT regulations and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• CDL Class A license required.
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 50 pounds or more during deliveries.
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Ability to communicate in English sufficiently to understand highway signs, respond to inquiries, and complete required records.
• Must pass background screening and drug testing.
• This position is regulated by the DOT and requires a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned commercial vehicles in compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations.
• Perform touch freight deliveries by unloading food products using a hand truck or pallet jack.
• Verify product accuracy and obtain customer signatures for delivery.
• Collect payment from customers when required.
• Communicate route, product, vehicle, or customer issues to dispatch.
• Report accidents, traffic violations, roadside inspections, or safety concerns.
• Maintain a professional and customer service-focused attitude.

Skills

Safety focus

Customer service

English communication

Education

CDL Class A license

Job description

Local CDL A Touch Freight Delivery Driver - Newark NJ

DICARLO DISTRIBUTORS, INC. Newark, New Jersey, United States

About this position

Position Description: Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year Newark CDL Delivery Driver, Class A Touch Freight, Teamsters Local 707 Union Position Company: DiCarlo Distributors Inc. Location: Newark, NJ Job Type: Full-time About DiCarlo DiCarlo Distributors Inc. has proudly served customers since 1963. As a family owned and operated company, we are one of the largest independent food distributors in the New York metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide customers with the highest quality food products at competitive prices while delivering exceptional service. Our headquarters is located in Holtsville, Long Island, with additional distribution locations in New Jersey and Massachusetts. We are currently seeking dependable CDL Class A Delivery Drivers to safely operate refrigerated commercial vehicles and deliver food products throughout the Tri-State area.

Why Work at DiCarlo?

• Competitive $300 per day training pay period; prior to transitioning into incentive-based pay with earnings potential up to $100,000 annually
• 100 percent company-paid pension plan, health, dental, vision, and Life insurance
• Assigned routes and equipment
• Home daily
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Employee discount programs
• Employee recognition and service awards

Newark CDL A Driver Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned commercial vehicles in compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations
• Perform touch freight deliveries by delivering and unloading food products using a hand truck or manual pallet jack into designated customer storage areas
• Verify product accuracy and obtain customer signatures for delivery
• Collect payment from customers when required
• Communicate route, product, vehicle, or customer issues to dispatch
• Report accidents, traffic violations, roadside inspections, or safety concerns
• Maintain a professional and customer service-focused attitude while representing the company

Newark CDL A Driver Minimum Requirements

• 21+ years of age
• Valid CDL Class A license required
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a non-excepted interstate DOT medical card
• Ability to regularly lift and move 50 pounds or more during deliveries
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
• Ability to communicate in English sufficiently to understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required reports and records in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations
• Must pass background screening, including employment verification and criminal history, along with a drug screening
• This position is regulated by the DOT and drivers must maintain a safe driving record and meet the company standards at all times.

Newark CDL A Driver Preferred Qualifications

• One year of commercial driving experience within the last three years preferred
• Clean DOT driving record preferred
• Experience with local or multi stop delivery routes
• Experience of delivery in food distribution or similar delivery environments
• Customer service-oriented attitude

Newark CDL A Driver Physical Requirements

• Drivers must be able to see and hear clearly, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and entering or exiting the vehicle. Drivers regularly lift and move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Drivers must be able to safely operate a commercial vehicle and access both the cab and rear cargo area of the truck.

Work Location: Newark, NJ

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity and Salary Transparency Notice DiCarlo Distributors Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.