Local Student Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Retention bonus

Weekend home

Paid CDL training

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

BBQs & family events

Job stability

Job summary

Labatt Food Service, based in San Antonio, TX, seeks Student Drivers for high-volume logistics work. You will deliver and unload 600–1,200 cases daily, learn to operate a tractor-trailer, and engage with customers at multiple stops.

The program provides paid CDL training, weekend home time, and pathways to full-time routes with long-term stability. Compensation includes bonuses and a potential annual income in the $65k–$80k range.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Texas Class A CDL and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Candidates must pass pre-employment background check, motor vehicle report, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valid Texas CDL

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 3:0 am - 5:0 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.