Route Delivery Driver - Class A CDL

Brown Foodservice, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Job summary

Brown Foodservice, Inc. in Kentucky/Northern United States is hiring a Route Delivery Driver responsible for delivering grocery and restaurant supplies to customer locations.

Heavy lifting and compliance with DOT regulations are required, with a starting base pay of $52,000 per year and a potential sign-on bonus up to $10,000 based on eligibility. The role requires a valid CDL Class A license, clean driving record, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must know and adhere to DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid CDL Class A license is required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and safely.
• Strong communication with management, drivers, sales and customers.
• Ability to learn new applications or proprietary software.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Attendance and punctuality within company standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive tractor-trailer and deliver products along assigned routes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Comply with DOT and state regulations; ensure safety in operation.
• Maintain product integrity and report any damage immediately.
• Communicate issues to Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Inspect tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip.
• Deliver to customer sites and follow instructions for routes.
• Maintain electronic driver log per DOT regulations.
• Maintain contact with supervisor for delivery/pickup instructions.
• Follow company policies for safety and appearance.
• Complete administrative tasks to support transportation operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

DOT regulations

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description Route Delivery Driver

UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS BASED ON ELIGIBILITY

MINIMUM BASE PAYAND STARTING PAY ARE $52,000/YEAR

JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

In the Route Delivery Driver position, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely distribution of grocery/food items, grocery/food specialty products and convenience store/restaurant supplies to various customer locations. Based out of our Gassaway, WV shuttle Point, you will be an essential part of our team that has been servicing customers and deliveringfine foods since 1942.

Sign on Bonus Availability:

$10,000 subject to eligibility requirements including but not not limited to:

• Three years or more of Class A CDL driving experience,
• No major reportable accidents or traffic offenses

$5,000 to:

• Class A CDL Drivers with less than three years of Class A CDL driving experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drive tractor-trailer and perform product deliveries along assigned routes, and other related duties to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State Laws as they relate to DOT and any other applicable traffic regulations.
• Maintain accuracy of delivered product with no damage due to mishandling.
• Immediately communicate problems to the Transportation Supervisor by phone.
• Inspect tractor-trailer for defects pre/post trip.
• Drive tractor-trailer to destination, apply knowledge of commercial driving regulations and maneuver vehicle on the road and on customer premises.
• Maintain electronic driver log according to DOT regulations.
• Maintain telephone contact with supervisor to receive delivery or pickup instructions.
• Follow transportation policies, food/personal safety regulations, and company policies and procedures for personnel.
• Ensure conformance with company standards for professional appearance, conduct, and training requirements.
• Complete administrative tasks and related paperwork to guarantee the efficiency of transportation operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must know and adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid CDL Class A License.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, reach, bend, squat, and stoop to accomplish the essential job functions.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.
• Have strong communication skills with ability to communicate with management team, drivers, sales, and customers.
• Ability to use new applications/proprietary software.
• Basic math skills required.
• Self-motivated; customer-focused.
• Active listening skills; Independent thinking/decision-making skills.
• Ensure attendance and punctuality within company standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to drive tractor trailer safely in adverse weather conditions, including darkness, rain, wind, snow, or ice.
• Must be able to use dolly or hand truck in heavy lifting and shifting loads on wet, dry, icy, bumpy, or uneven terrain with frequent curbs and obstructions.
• Must be able to load and unload product routinely at multiple customer sites daily.

BROWN FOODSERVICE, INC BENEFITS

• Brown Foodservice offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, STD/LTD and 401(k).

Candidates must pass a background check, drug screen and other job requirements.