Driver CDL-A

This position is based in Budd Lake, NJ

Mon‑Fri schedule – LOCAL ROUTES ONLY

Early morning dispatch – No layovers/overnight shifts

Pay Rate: $27/hr

$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) 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 a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country's food supply chain. Our delivery drivers ensure the customers' products arrive at their destination at the arranged times and in good condition, and they are the face of our company – building lasting relationships with our customers!

The CDL‑A driver 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co‑workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner.

The driver functions as a team member within the department and organization, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Perform all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; report all safety issues and/or repairs required.
• Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies. Immediately report any and all safety hazards.
• Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight. Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded. Check and complete in an accurate and legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Ensure that tractor, trailer and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times. Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring them to the driver check‑in and complete necessary paperwork and procedures at end of shift. Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Comply with daily record‑keeping and hours of service requirements, adhering to DOT, state, and company policies.
• Uphold overall safety standards and follow guidelines for the proper handling of freight throughout the delivery process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 6 months to 1 year commercial driving experience.
• Food service distribution industry experience.
• Onboard computer and electronic log system experience (e.g., People Net).
• Hand‑held point of delivery scanning system experience (e.g., POD).
• Customer service–related work experience.

Compensation: $27/hr