Truck Driver Buffalo, NY

Dot Foods Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,400 - 131,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Dot Foods Inc. is hiring a Class A CDL driver in Buffalo, NY, with a starting pay of up to $77K for first-year earners. The role requires flexibility to operate in all weather conditions and both day and night shifts.

Responsibilities include safely transporting products while complying with legal regulations and maintaining a safety-first mindset. Candidates must possess a valid Class A CDL, and have a clean driving record. DTI offers a competitive compensation package including bonuses and performance incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL and a good motor vehicle report.
• Ability to pass a physical ability test.
• Six months of over-the-road experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate DTI equipment to transport product.
• Comply with legal requirements set by the Department of Transportation.
• Load and unload dry and temperature-controlled goods.

Skills

Class A CDL

Haz-Mat endorsement

Safety-first mindset

Physical ability and endurance

Ability to read and comprehend English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: 1500 N America Drive, West Seneca, NY. Hiring immediately. Must live within 75 mile radius.

Pay: Starting pay up to $77K for inexperienced first‑year earners, depending on job type and schedule (see pay options). Plus bonus and incentive opportunities.

Pay range includes training pay and is variable based on driver experience, job type, and schedule.

Schedule Available: Traditional (typically dispatched 5.5 days per trip)

Job Type(s) Available: No‑Touch Freight (Learn more)

Environment: Work in all weather conditions and on weekdays, weekends, days, and nights.

You love the open road. You'd rather see spectacular sunrises through your windshield than work in an office. As a professional Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) Class A CDL driver, you can receive the respect you deserve while living your dream. You'll pick up product from Dot Foods suppliers and transport product to our customers and distribution centers.

DTI understands what's important to you. We prioritize flexibility and work‑life balance and pay you for every part of your job. You'll stay safe with our top‑of‑the‑line trucks and training.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Safely and efficiently operate DTI equipment to transport product.
• Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements set by the Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and any other governing body.
• For all jobs except no‑touch freight, load and unload dry and temperature‑controlled goods.
• Meet established company goals, including managing MPG, fuel purchases, idle time, and speed.
• Read and understand DTI load paperwork and product and packaging descriptions.
• Identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Regular physical activity required for all jobs except no‑touch freight; must be able to safely lift on average 14 pounds and up to around 60 pounds.
• Includes sitting, walking, or standing during work hours.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Transportation, Inc. (DTI) is the exclusive transportation affiliate of Dot Foods, North America's largest food industry redistributor. Our fleet consists of more than 1,500 trucks, all maintained by our own team of trained mechanics. As we've grown, we haven't lost sight of caring for our best‑in‑class drivers. We've had zero layoffs in our company's history and continue to make our benefits more competitive.

Job Requirements

YOU MUST HAVE

• Class A CDL and a good motor vehicle report or ability to obtain a Class A CDL (we help cover driving school tuition for new drivers).
• Haz‑Mat and tanker endorsements (can be obtained during training).
• Medical examiner certificate from a company‑approved examiner.
• Ability to pass our physical ability test (PAT).
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Safety‑first mindset.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Six months of over‑the‑road experience or graduate of an approved truck driver training school.
• High school diploma or GED.

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co‑workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and shows unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: DTI believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. DTI will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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Job Pay

$800.00 – $2,900.00 per week.

Job General Benefits

WHAT DTI CAN OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation package, including performance incentives and bonus opportunities.
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), profit‑sharing, PTO, and holiday pay.
• Advancement opportunities.