Truck Driver - Class A

Core-Mark

Cartersville (GA)

On-site

USD 1,500 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Cartersville, GA, seeks delivery drivers responsible for ensuring timely delivery of food products. Candidates must have a valid CDL-A and at least 6 months of experience. The role includes driving, performing vehicle safety checks, and communicating with customers. Exceptional candidates will be rewarded with competitive pay starting at $1500 weekly, with potential earnings of $75,000 per year. Join a supportive team in enhancing the food supply chain.

Qualifications

6+ months of tractor/trailer commercial driving experience required.
Valid CDL-A license is necessary, with a minimum age of 21.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

Drive tractor-trailer or straight truck to deliver food products.
Perform safety checks of the vehicle and loaded freight.
Communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Customer service

Communication

Ability to lift heavy loads

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark, a Performance Food Group Company, is part of a Fortune 150 company that continues to grow as an industry leader in fresh and broad-line solutions to the convenience retail industry. Our reputation of empowering customers, employees, and communities has allowed us to build over $23 Billion in revenue. Through our distribution centers, we offer a full range of products, programs, and solutions to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Why Join Core-Mark?

Core-Mark emphasizes personal growth and development for all associates. We believe that when you succeed, the company succeeds. We promote internally whenever possible and provide frequent training opportunities in several formats to help you meet your personal and career goals.

Route Driver pay is $1500 minimum weekly pay
Can earn up to $75,000 or more per year!
Drivers must be able to layover 2-3 nights a week
Shift is Monday - Friday with an early dispatch

Position Purpose

Food and food service delivery Drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, but they are the face of our company building lasting relationships with our customers!

Primary Responsibilities

The Driver - SCM is responsible for driving a tractor-trailer or straight truck on intrastate and interstate local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and overnight and drive and drop routes for the purpose of delivering and/or unloading food and food-related products to customers in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed.
Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required. Follows all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies.
Immediately reports all safety hazards. Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight.
Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
Checks and completes in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
Moves tractor to the loading dock and attach the preloaded trailer as needed.
Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule.
Unloads products from the trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas.
Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contacts supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Collects money (cash or checks) where required. Loads customer returns onto trailer and secures trailer doors.
Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured.
Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and brings them to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
Completes daily record of hours of service and enters in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
6+ months tractor/trailer commercial driving experience
Valid CDL-A Must be 21+ years of age
Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable)
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years
Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Pass road test
Attains or has valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card
Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10-35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location

Preferred Qualifications