Local Student Driver

Labatt Food Service; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver referral bonus

Retention bonus

Paid CDL training

Home on weekends

Job summary

Labatt Food Service, headquartered in San Antonio, TX, seeks student drivers to join a high‑volume logistics team delivering 600–1,200 cases daily and unloading by hand. You will learn to drive a tractor-trailer and interact with customers, supporting a wide network across Texas and New Mexico.

Paid training to obtain a Class A CDL is provided, with weekends off and retention and referral bonuses. Typical annual earnings range from $65,000 to $80,000, plus comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Texas Class A Permit or Texas Class A CDL and proof of employment eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and unload 600–1,200 cases per day by hand at designated stops.
• Learn how to drive a tractor-trailer.
• Interact with customers.

Skills

Texas CDL

Customer interaction

Delivery driving

Job description

Company Overview

Labatt Food Service, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas is the tenth largest foodservice distributor in the nation. We operate in a high-intensity, high-transaction logistics environment, supplying 14,000 items to food-away-from-home customers in Texas and New Mexico from 5 distribution centers. Labatt Food's Student Driver Program has graduated over 300 students since its origination. Labatt wants its drivers to have the safest fleet of trucks available. Trucks are equipped with the latest suite of radar and safety technology on the market, such as: adaptive braking and collision mitigation, lane departure warnings, and tire pressure monitoring on all tires. All our trucks are new and with automatic transmissions that will help with a smooth ride every day.

Student Drivers Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering and unloading 600 - 1,200 cases per day by hand at designated stops


• Learning how to drive a tractor-trailer


• Interacting with customers

Student Drivers Qualifications

• Must be able to provide a valid Texas Class A Permit or Texas Class A CDL and proof of employment eligibility to work in the United States


• Applicable candidates must pass pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report, drug test, and physical.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, with dispatch times between 3:00 am - 5:00 am to finish

Benefits

• Up to $3,000 driver referral bonus (offered once employed)


• $12,000 retention bonus payed out after 3 years


• Average $190/daily ($950/weekly)


• Career path set as Route Driver upon completion of program. Average income $65,000 - $80,000/yearly


• Paid Training to acquire your Class A CDL


• Home on Weekends!


• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• 401(k) with employer contributions


• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation


• Advancement Opportunities-Leadership positions are filled from within.


• Quarterly BBQs and yearly family events


• Never had a lay-off - We offer stability with long term, full-time employment.

Applicable candidates must pass pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical.