CDL Delivery Driver Trainee

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The expected base rate for this role is $25.00 per hour during the 2-8 week training period, followed by component pay based on miles, cases, and stops.

Schedule is Monday – Friday with dispatching between 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Work continues until all cases are delivered. Days and hours may change based on business needs. Overtime compensation applies as applicable.

We help new Class A CDL drivers train. During the 2-8 week training period you will learn to operate trucks, follow safety culture, and develop excellent leadership and customer service skills.

Health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. For full details, see our benefits page.

• Safely drive trucks to customers and meet scheduled delivery times.
• Unload products from the trailer using two‑wheeler, pallet jack, or by hand, and place them in designated customer storage areas.
• Verify delivery accuracy with customers and obtain proper signatures.
• Handle collections and payments from customers when applicable.
• Perform professional customer service to enhance client experience.
• Conduct all pre‑trip and post‑trip equipment inspections.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repeatedly during each shift.
• Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather with frequent stops (10+ per shift).

• Register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Class A CDL issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications.
• Less than six months of commercial driving experience or less than three months in food and/or beverage delivery required.
• Preferable ability to operate manual transmission; may be required in specific locations.
• Proficiency in reading and communicating in English, including understanding traffic signs and signals, responding to official inquiries, and entering information on reports and records.

EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status. US Foods complies with all law‑required regulations.