About this opportunity
US Foods, Inc. lists this CDL A Delivery Driver opportunity in portsmouth, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Become A US FOODS® CDL A Delivery Driver
Advance your career in the foodservice industry with US Foods! Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package along with a strong safety culture that supports your success.
Retention Bonus!
$10,000 retention bonus for eligible new hires!
Top performers may earn up to $100,000 annually.
Schedule & Location
Monday - Friday | 4:30 AM– Completion | Newport News, VA
CDL A Delivery Driver – Position Overview
Join us in delivering more than just food; we deliver trust, reliability, and a promise of excellence. You’ll safely navigate the highway and city streets, back into tight docks, and unload with precision. The CDL A Delivery Driver role goes beyond simply transporting goods - it’s about perfecting the craft of delivery, earning trust mile by mile, and serving as a vital link to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Safe Driving : Deliver products to our customers in a timely and safe manner
Unloading: Skillfully unload products efficiently using a two-wheeler, ramp, or by hand, placing them in the designated storage areas – 100% touch freight
Delivery Verification: Verify deliveries with customers & secure signatures
Customer Service: Provide professional service to enhance customer experience
Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre- & post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards
Account Management: Handle collections and payments when applicable
Adaptability: All other duties assigned by management
Physical Requirements
Lift/carry/push/pull 20 to 80+ lbs. of product repetitively during each shift required
Working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift) required
Qualifications
Register to the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with necessary endorsements and DOT qualifications
Minimum 6-months commercial driving experience (any industry) OR 3-months commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry required
Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
Must be able to read and communicate in the English language - able to hold a conversation, to understand highway traffic signs and signals, to respond to official inquiries, and to enter information on reports and records
About US FOODS®
Click here to learn more!
Registering to the FMCSA Clearinghouse is a requirement by the Department of Transportation. All Drivers are required to visit the Clearinghouse website and register to the new database. The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that provides real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations. If you have not registered to the FMCSA database, please note registration is required. Please visit FMCSA Clearinghouse and click GO to login. If you are able to login, but are having trouble with the Clearinghouse registration, see “Clearinghouse Help” field on the clearinghouse page.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $15.95/hr and $45.00/hr.
As applicable, this role may also receive: overtime compensation, retention bonus, component pay (i.e., based on cases, mileage, stops).
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
Who can apply
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