Senior Route Leader & CDL Relief Driver

Virginia Eagle Distributing Company; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Virginia Eagle Distributing seeks a Relief Manager in Springfield, VA to lead a team of Drivers and Merchandisers, coach performance, and cover routes as needed. A valid Class A CDL and willingness to wear multiple hats are required.

You’ll oversee hiring, training, and scheduling, ensure DOT compliance, and coordinate with the Service Manager and HR. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (Class A), with the ability to operate a commercial vehicle 26,001+ lbs and maintain DOT-qualified status
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience in route delivery, merchandising, or beverage distribution preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting coverage needs across Driver, Merchandiser, and Sales Representative routes
• Ability to lift and carry 15–40 lbs repetitively (occasionally up to 165 lbs) over an 8- to 13-hour day, in varying weather conditions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Basic math proficiency for handling monetary transactions accurately

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned team of Drivers and Merchandisers, coordinating daily schedules and ensuring VED and supplier standards are met at every account
• Continuously coach, lead by example, and train your team to achieve market performance standards
• Own the full employment cycle for your team — interviewing, hiring, coaching, performance management, and termination — in partnership with the Service Manager and Human Resources
• Approve PTO requests, review and approve timesheets each payroll cycle, and monitor the appearance and conduct of every employee you supervise
• Serve as a qualified relief driver for open Sales Representative, Driver, and Merchandiser routes, operating a commercial vehicle and clocking in/out per DOT and VED policy when doing so
• Maintain certification for the route truck classification — bay or bulk — required in your assigned territory
• Execute deliveries, account work orders, and rotation documentation to the same standard expected of full-time Drivers when covering a route
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Oversee your team's compliance with VED Safety and Maintenance policy and DOT regulations
• Follow all warehouse, accounting, and checkout/check-in procedures, including bank deposits as necessary
• Attend all required sales meetings and uphold VED's dress code and safety standards at all times
• Develop and maintain complete working knowledge of VED and supplier standards, PFP, and incentives applicable to your team's department

Skills

Team Leadership

CDL Class A

Supervisory experience

Route delivery

English communication

Job description

Virginia Eagle Distributing seeks a Relief Manager in Springfield, VA to lead a team of Drivers and Merchandisers, coach performance, and cover routes as needed. A valid Class A CDL and willingness to wear multiple hats are required.

You’ll oversee hiring, training, and scheduling, ensure DOT compliance, and coordinate with the Service Manager and HR. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.