Class A Delivery Driver

Company Description

Cheney Brothers recognizes the prosperity of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We offer a high‑impact, supportive culture enabling immensely talented people to be brilliant at what they do. Our Cheney Brothers family of over 3,000 dedicated associates have access to world‑class leadership and learning experiences, comprehensive benefit packages and endless opportunities to grow their career. We know the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

Join our innovative family of industry leaders who never stop investing in the future.

• Monday – Friday;
  Dispatch Times Vary
• Average Annual Pay: $95,000
• Home Daily

Food and food service delivery drivers fulfill a critical role in the country’s food supply chain. Our delivery drivers not only make sure customers’ products arrive at their destinations at the arranged times and in good condition, but 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, 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 performs 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 DOT regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to ensure 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 checks 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 attaches 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 obtains 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 to the driver check‑in and completes necessary paperwork. Unloads all equipment, materials and removes trash from trailers as required.
• Completes daily record of hours of service and enters it in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keeps trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and 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.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 12+ months of 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…