Truck Driver, CDL A

Family Fare, LLC; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO and 7 holidays

Healthcare eligibility

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long)

Parental Leave after six months

Job summary

SpartanNash is hiring a Driver in Norfolk, VA to safely operate commercial trucks across a defined route and deliver products to customers. You will perform pre/post trip inspections, document logs, and assist with unloading while ensuring accurate deliveries and signatures.

The role requires a valid Class A CDL, at least one year of CDL-A experience, and ability to work up to 60 hours weekly including nights and weekends. Excellent customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL and 1 year of CDL-A driving experience.
• Able to pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug test.
• Willing to work up to 60 hours weekly, including nights and weekends.
• Good communication, organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive commercial truck with trailer on designated route to deliver products on schedule.
• Maintain DOT logs and other delivery documentation; perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Assist unloading, verify correct items, obtain signatures and delivery confirmations.
• Report discrepancies, damaged goods, or unsafe conditions to dispatcher.
• Provide quality customer service at each delivery location; maintain safety standards.

Skills

CDL Class A

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

DOT compliance knowledge

GPS navigation

Basic computer skills

Maps & route planning

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

GPS / EOBR

Job description

Watch this one-minute video to learn more about being a Driver at SpartanNash! As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Location: 1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502

COMPENSATION: $21.50 per hour

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Position Summary: This role is responsible to safely drive commercial truck on designated route to deliver product to a series of customers. Assist to unload products at each delivery location; obtain delivery confirmation and complete necessary paperwork. Perform routine vehicle inspection and operate vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with DOT regulations. Perform pre and post trip inspection and complete daily drivers logs.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Responsible to safely drive commercial truck with trailer(s) on designated route to deliver products as per delivery schedule, in accordance with all current DOT rules and regulations; regularly make out-of-town deliveries.
• Maintain DOT drivers logbook or electronic logging device (onboard computer) and other delivery documentation.
• Assist to unload truck/trailers at each delivery location and verify correct products are delivered and obtain delivery confirmation and customer signature.
• Inform management of any deviations and/or invoice discrepancies; pickup of damaged goods and customer returns; ensure necessary paperwork is completed and relevant documents are attached.
• Report any unsafe unloading conditions at delivery location to dispatcher/supervisor.
• Perform pre‑post trip inspection on vehicle before every run to ensure all mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working condition and in accordance to DOT regulations.
• Responsible to perform pre-trip duties such as to review driver itinerary and check route details for assigned deliveries; check customer invoices, may move tractors to the loading dock to attach the preloaded trailers and if necessary, maintain required trailer temperature.
• Responsible to perform post-trip duties such as to unload damaged, customer returns products and ensure necessary paperwork is attached; unhook and secure the trailer; refill fuel; park and secure the tractor and hand truck; complete DOT logs and record all deliveries/pickup made, reconcile records with the appropriate company representative as required.
• Perform simple vehicle maintenance (i.e. clean interiors and exteriors, take vehicle for state inspection, filling tires with air, etc.). Report damage and/or repair requirements; coordinate with the dispatcher/supervisor to accomplish routine vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Provide quality customer service at every delivery location; note and report issues and complaints received about schedules and quality of service to dispatcher/ supervisor for resolution.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required)
• One-year minimum CDL A driving experience required
• Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug test, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug test.
• Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week including nights and weekends.
• Good communication skills: ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to read maps, route schedules, and operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines.
• Must be flexible working in shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while driving, loading, and unloading vehicles.
• Ability to operate global positioning systems (GPS) /Electronic On-Board Recorders to communicate with dispatch.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to travel with overnights on occasion.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently during loading and unloading (average case weight of 18.7 pounds, 83% of cases are less than 30 pounds).
• Must be able to push and pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds.
• The employee is required to sit up to eleven hours per day and climb in and out of tractor and trailer often.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a vehicle environment and is exposed to outside weather conditions frequently, including load/unload in extreme weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment us usually low to moderate, but is occasionally moderate to high.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies — including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash — delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W Fresh Market, Grand Union, Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly. C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our communities.